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Desert Bloom

  • 19861986
  • PGPG
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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Ellen Barkin, Jon Voight, and JoBeth Williams in Desert Bloom (1986)
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  • Drama
  • Family
  • Romance

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 ... Read allThe 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 stepfather. Her memories of Robin, her first love, are much happier, and she also recalls ... Read allThe 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 stepfather. Her memories of Robin, her first love, are much happier, and she also recalls her colorful Aunt Starr, whose visit is fun, but also detrimental to her family's health. ... Read all

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
1K
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  • Director
    • Eugene Corr
  • Writers
    • Linda Remy(screen story)
    • Eugene Corr(story)
  • Stars
    • Jon Voight
    • JoBeth Williams
    • Annabeth Gish
Top credits
  • Director
    • Eugene Corr
  • Writers
    • Linda Remy(screen story)
    • Eugene Corr(story)
  • Stars
    • Jon Voight
    • JoBeth Williams
    • Annabeth Gish
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 19User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Desert Bloom
    Trailer 1:13
    Desert Bloom

    Photos29

    Ellen Barkin and Jon Voight in Desert Bloom (1986)
    Ellen Barkin, Jon Voight, Annabeth Gish, JoBeth Williams, Dusty Balcerzak, and Desiree Joseph in Desert Bloom (1986)
    Jon Voight, Annabeth Gish, and JoBeth Williams in Desert Bloom (1986)
    Ellen Barkin, Jon Voight, Annabeth Gish, and JoBeth Williams in Desert Bloom (1986)
    Jon Voight, Annabeth Gish, and JoBeth Williams in Desert Bloom (1986)
    Annabeth Gish and JoBeth Williams in Desert Bloom (1986)
    Ellen Barkin in Desert Bloom (1986)
    Annabeth Gish in Desert Bloom (1986)
    Ellen Barkin and Annabeth Gish in Desert Bloom (1986)
    Annabeth Gish in Desert Bloom (1986)
    Ellen Barkin in Desert Bloom (1986)
    Ellen Barkin and JoBeth Williams in Desert Bloom (1986)

    Top cast

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    Jon Voight
    Jon Voight
    • Jack Chismoreas Jack Chismore
    JoBeth Williams
    JoBeth Williams
    • Lily Chismoreas Lily Chismore
    Annabeth Gish
    Annabeth Gish
    • Rose Chismoreas Rose Chismore
    Ellen Barkin
    Ellen Barkin
    • Aunt Starras Aunt Starr
    Jay Underwood
    Jay Underwood
    • Robinas Robin
    • (as Jay D. Underwood)
    Desiree Joseph
    • Dee Ann Chismoreas Dee Ann Chismore
    Dusty Balcerzak
    • Barbara Jo Chismoreas Barbara Jo Chismore
    Allen Garfield
    Allen Garfield
    • Mr. Mosolas Mr. Mosol
    Tressi Loria
    • Shellyas Shelly
    Laura Rasmussen
    • Merylas Meryl
    William Lang
    • Colonelas Colonel
    Jim McCarthy
    • Driveras Driver
    Ann Risley
    Ann Risley
    • Mrs. Muratoreas Mrs. Muratore
    Rick Schieffer
    • Mr. Brandalas Mr. Brandal
    Irene Goodnight
    • R.C. Volunteeras R.C. Volunteer
    Eugenia Morán
    • R.C. Nurseas R.C. Nurse
    Danica Remy
    • Nurseas Nurse
    S. Bruce Wineinger
    • Texanas Texan
    • (as Bruce Wineinger)
    • Director
      • Eugene Corr
    • Writers
      • Linda Remy(screen story)
      • Eugene Corr(story)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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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, particularly those of her troubled and alcoholic stepfather. Her memories of Robin, her first love, are much happier, and she also recalls her colorful Aunt Starr, whose visit is fun, but also detrimental to her family's health. The setting of 1950s Nevada bomb testing is increasingly significant to the development of the story. —Melissa Portell <mportell@s-cwis.unomaha.edu>
    • girl wears eyeglasses
    • eyeglasses
    • nuclear weapon
    • ptsd post traumatic stress disorder
    • timeframe 1950s
    • 33 more
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    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Family
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Winona Ryder auditioned on video for the part of Rose.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Heartbreak Ridge/Solarbabies/Little Shop of Horrors/Defense of the Realm (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      MOCKIN' BIRD HILL
      Written by Vaughn Horton

      Performed by Patti Page

      Courtesy of Polygram Special Projects

      A division of Polygram Records, Inc.

    User reviews19

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Haunting, disturbing and powerful.
    Though some would beg to differ, Desert Bloom is one of the most powerful movies and stories of our time. It's a tale of a dysfunctional family in the 1950's when it was uncommon for the public to see the truth behind closed doors. An amazing script and creative camera angles and lighting makes this movie worth seeing a few times before you can fully understand it's beauty.

    Annabeth Gish in her breakout/breakthrough roll deserved a supporting actress nomination. Unfortunately, in 1986 it was uncommon for a young actor to receive such a nomination. Ms. Gish is an under rated actress who is worthy of powerful rolls and casting in present day.

    The chemistry between Ellen Barkin and Annabeth Gish's is amazing as well as JoBeth William's portrayal of a truth-blind housewife. Jon Voight, is well -- Jon Voight -- consistant and erie.
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    • PBXBear
    • Jun 23, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 18, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • In der Hitze von Nevada
    • Filming locations
      • Tucson, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Carson Productions
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Delphi IV Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $416,393
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $22,797
      • Apr 20, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $416,393
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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