Places in the Heart (1984)

The story of a woman fighting for her children, for her land, for the greatest dream there is... the future.

Movie · Drama · 1h 51m · Rated 7.2/10 on TMDB · Released September 11, 1984

Overview

In 1935 rural Texas, recently widowed Edna Spaulding struggles to survive with two small children, a farm to run, and very little money in the bank - not to mention a deadly tornado and the unwelcome presence of the Ku Klux Klan. Edna is aided by her beautician sister, Margaret; a blind boarder, Mr. Will; and a would-be thief, Moze, who decides to teach Edna how to plant and harvest cotton.

Directed by Robert Benton

Cast

• Sally Field as Edna Spalding
• Lindsay Crouse as Margaret Lomax
• John Malkovich as Mr. Will
• Danny Glover as Moze
• Ed Harris as Wayne Lomax
• Ray Baker as Sheriff Royce Spalding
• Amy Madigan as Viola Kelsey
• Terry O'Quinn as Buddy Kelsey
• Bert Remsen as Tee Tot Hightower
• Jay Patterson as W.E. Simmons
• Toni Hudson as Ermine
• De'voreaux White as Wylie

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