Synopsis
While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.
Key facts
Cast
Helen Shaver, Patricia Charbonneau, Audra Lindley, Andra Akers, Gwen Welles, Dean Butler, Katie La Bourdette, James Staley
Original language
English
First release
October 1, 1985 (United States)
Setting
Nevada
Crew
Screenplay
Natalie Cooper
Producer
Donna Deitch
Cinematography
Robert Elswit
Editing
Robert Estrin
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Independent Spirit Awards 1987 generic
- Sundance Film Festival 1986 generic
- Locarno International Film Festival 1985 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 1985 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | October 1, 1985 |
| Theatrical | United States | March 7, 1986 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | August 1, 1986 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | December 18, 1986 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 18 |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Netherlands | May 31, 2002 |
Full credits
| Director | Donna Deitch |
| Cast | Helen Shaver (Vivian Bell), Patricia Charbonneau (Cay Rivvers), Audra Lindley (Frances Parker), Andra Akers (Silver), Gwen Welles (Gwen), Dean Butler (Darrell), Katie La Bourdette (Lucille), James Staley (Art Warner), Denise Crosby (Pat), Antony Ponzini (Joe), Alex McArthur (Walter), Tyler Tyhurst (Buck), Brenda Beck (Joyce), Sam Minsky (Best Man), Patricia Frazier (Change Girl), Sheila Balter (Roadside Waitress), Tom Martin (Red Cap), Joan Mankin (Casino Waitress), Frank Murtha (Minister), Dave Roberts (Lon), Bob Blankman (Croupier), Ron Fisher (Drunk Gambler), Gene Skaug (Announcer), Donna Deitch (Hungarian Gambler), Jeffrey Tambor (Jerry (uncredited)), Gordon Chaplin (Groomsman (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Natalie Cooper |
| Producer | Donna Deitch |
| Cinematography | Robert Elswit |
| Editing | Robert Estrin |
| Production design | Jeannine Oppewall |
| Costumes | Linda M. Bass |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
