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Desert Bloom (1986)

PG 105 min  -  Drama | Family | Romance  -   August 1986 (USA)
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The story involves Rose Chismore's youth. She flashes back and remembers her coming-of-age. Her recollections are sometimes less than sweet... See full summary »

Director:

Eugene Corr

Writers:

Linda Remy (screen story), Eugene Corr (story)

Stars:

Jon Voight, JoBeth Williams and Annabeth Gish
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Annabeth Gish ...
Rose Chismore
Jon Voight ...
Jack Chismore
JoBeth Williams ...
Lily Chismore
Ellen Barkin ...
Aunt Starr
Jay Underwood ...
Robin (as Jay D. Underwood)
Desiree Joseph Desiree Joseph ...
Dee Ann Chismore
Dusty Balcerzak Dusty Balcerzak ...
Barbara Jo Chismore
Allen Garfield ...
Mr. Mosol
Tressi Loria Tressi Loria ...
Shelly
Laura Rasmussen Laura Rasmussen ...
Meryl
William Lang William Lang ...
Colonel
Jim McCarthy Jim McCarthy ...
Driver
Ann Risley Ann Risley ...
Mrs. Muratore
Rick Schieffer Rick Schieffer ...
Mr. Brandal
Irene Goodnight Irene Goodnight ...
R.C. Volunteer
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Storyline

The story involves Rose Chismore's youth. She flashes back and remembers her coming-of-age. Her recollections are sometimes less than sweet, particularly those of her troubled and alcoholic step-father. Her memories of Robin, her first-love, are much happier and she also recalls her colorful Aunt Starr -- who's visit is fun but also detrimental to her family's health. The setting of 1950s Las Vegas' bomb testing is increasingly significant to the development of the story. Written by Melissa Portell <mportell@s-cwis.unomaha.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

First Love | Memory | Coming Of Age | 1950s | School  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Family | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Ökenblom See more »

Filming Locations:

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$22,797 (USA) (20 April 1986) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$416,393 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Carson Productions, Columbia Pictures Corporation, Delphi IV Productions See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Winona Ryder auditioned on video for the part of Rose, which eventually went to Annabeth Gish. See more »

Connections

Referenced in The Holiday (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"MOCKIN' BIRD HILL"
Written by Vaughn Horton
Performed by Patti Page
Courtesy of Polygram Special Projects
A division of Polygram Records, Inc. See more »