Places in the Heart

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.

Tagline

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

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

Robert Benton

Original Language

EN

What is Places in the Heart about?

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.

Who directed Places in the Heart?

Places in the Heart was directed by Robert Benton.

When was Places in the Heart released?

Places in the Heart was released on September 11, 1984.

How long is Places in the Heart?

Places in the Heart has a runtime of 1h 51m.

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