Acclaimed by critics all over the country and boasting an Academy Award winning performance by Sally Field, 'Places in the Heart' is a landmark film. Its emotionally gripping story centrers around Edna Spalding (Field) and her unending struggle against extraordinary hardships. But, as recalled from director-writer Robert Benton's own childhood, it's also a portrait of a time and a place and a people.
Synopsis: Sentimental, slow-moving melodrama about widow struggling to survive in Depression-era Texas. Critics praised high production values, lead performances. May not break new ground, but loved by tearjerker, family saga fans.
Production Year:
1984
Released:
Tue, 10/09/2001
Run Time Minutes:
102
Genres:
Drama
Trailer:
No
Format Aspect Ratio:
1.85-Wide Screen
Resolution:
480x720 LowRez
More Information:
HD-2
Audio Language:
English
Audio Format:
Dolby Digital
Audio Channels:
Mono
Actors:
Sally Field - Edna Spalding
Actors:
Lindsay Crouse - Margaret Lomax
Actors:
Ed Harris - Wayne Lomax
Actors:
Amy Madigan - Viola Kelsey, School Teacher
Actors:
John Malkovich - Mr. Will
Actors:
Danny Glover - Moze
Actors:
Yankton Hatten - Frank Spalding
Actors:
Gennie James - Possum Spalding
Actors:
Lane Smith - Albert Denby, Loan Officer
Actors:
Terry O'Quinn - Buddy Kelsey
Actors:
Bert Remsen - Tee Tot Hightower
Actors:
Ray Baker - Sheriff Royce Spalding
Actors:
Jay Patterson - W.E. Simmons, Five Points Owner
Actors:
Toni Hudson - Ermine
Actors:
De'voreaux White - Wylie
Actors:
Jerry Haynes - Deputy Jack Driscoll
Actors:
Lou Hancock - Dispossessed Lady Living in Car
Actors:
Shelby Brammer - Ruby
Actors:
Norma Young - Beauty Shop Customer
Actors:
Bill Thurman - Homer
Actors:
Jim Gough - Leroy
Actors:
Cliff Brunner - Otis
Actors:
Arthur Pugh - Dove Haslip
Actors:
Matthew Posey - Eugene
Actors:
Shanna Shrum - Rosalie Lomax
Actors:
Gregg Brazzel - KKK Man #1
Actors:
Lynn Covey - KKK Man #2
Actors:
Randy Fife - KKK Man #3
Actors:
Vernon Grote - KKK Man #4
Actors:
Ned Dowd - KKK Man #5
Actors:
Paul Nuckles - KKK Man #6
Actors:
Lynn D. Lasswell Jr. - Preacher
Actors:
J.C. Quinn - Texas Voice #1
Actors:
Robert Schenkkan - Texas Voice #2
Actors:
Trey Wilson - Texas Voice #3
Actors:
Bascom Newman - Farmhouse Dance Voice
Actors:
Paul Goodwin - Mr. Cheeves
Actors:
Connie Grandell - Mrs. Cheeves
Actors:
William J. Welch - Narrator, 'Trent's Last Case'