Places in the Heart
“The story of a woman fighting for her children, for her land, for the greatest dream there is... the future.”
Synopsis
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.
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Places in the Heart (1984) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-21
Top Cast
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Sally Field
Edna Spalding
Lindsay Crouse
Margaret Lomax
John Malkovich
Mr. Will
Danny Glover
Moze
Ed Harris
Wayne Lomax
Ray Baker
Sheriff Royce Spalding
Amy Madigan
Viola Kelsey
Terry O'Quinn
Buddy Kelsey
Bert Remsen
Tee Tot Hightower
Jay Patterson
W.E. Simmons
Toni Hudson
Ermine
De'voreaux White
Wylie
Jerry Haynes
Deputy Jack Driscoll
Yankton Hatten
Frank Spalding
Gennie James
Possum Spalding
Lane Smith
Albert Denby
Robert Schenkkan
Texas Voice #2
J.C. Quinn
Texas Voice #1 (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 11, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 14, 1991
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$34.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.67x
+$25.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Benton
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Benton
- Original Score
- John Kander
- Original Title
- Places in the Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $9.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $34.9M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures, Delphi II Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Benton
Robert Benton
John Kander
Néstor Almendros
Carol Littleton
Arlene Donovan, Michael Hausman
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Benton
Director
Arlene Donovan
Producer
Carol Littleton
Editor
John Kander
Original Music Composer
Gene Callahan
Production Design
Ann Roth
Costume Design
Néstor Almendros
Director of Photography
Robert Benton
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Places in the Heart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Places in the Heart?
The principal cast of Places in the Heart includes Sally Field, Lindsay Crouse, John Malkovich, Danny Glover, Ed Harris.
When was Places in the Heart released and how long is it?
Places in the Heart was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of Places in the Heart?
Places in the Heart had a reported production budget of $9.5M and grossed $34.9M at the worldwide box office (3.67 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Places in the Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Places in the Heart was composed by John Kander.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Places in the Heart?
Places in the Heart holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).