Places in the Heart

(1984)Directed by Robert Benton111 min · PGDrama
The story of a woman fighting for her children, for her land, for the greatest dream there is... the future.

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.

Sally Fieldas Edna Spalding
Lindsay Crouseas Margaret Lomax
John Malkovichas Mr. Will
Ed Harrisas Wayne Lomax
Ray Bakeras Sheriff Royce Spalding
Amy Madiganas Viola Kelsey
Terry O'Quinnas Buddy Kelsey
Bert Remsenas Tee Tot Hightower
Jay Pattersonas W.E. Simmons
Toni Hudsonas Ermine
Jerry Haynesas Deputy Jack Driscoll
Yankton Hattenas Frank Spalding
Gennie Jamesas Possum Spalding
Lane Smithas Albert Denby
Robert Schenkkanas Texas Voice #2
J.C. Quinnas Texas Voice #1 (voice)