CinemaOSMovie · 1983 · 1h 53m · R

Lianna

A sensual, tender, and provocative love story

64%(36)IMDbDramaRomance

Lianna's life is a succession of domestic errands and boring faculty parties, however her heaviest cross to bear is dealing with her waning marriage to Dick. In order to find intellectual stimulus, Lianna takes a college extension child-psychology course taught by Ruth. When Lianna catches Dick having an affair with a young coed, she finds comfort and eventually true love in the arms of Ruth. However, this comes with a price as everything in her life is turned upside down.

Directed byJohn Sayles

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
EN
Released
January 19, 1983
Budget
$300,000
Revenue
$1,530,839
Studios
Winwood Company

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Lianna (1983) Trailer

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Linda Griffiths

Linda Griffiths

Lianna

Jane Hallaren

Jane Hallaren

Ruth

Jon DeVries

Jon DeVries

Dick

Jo Henderson

Sandy

Jessica MacDonald

Theda

Jesse Solomon

Spencer

John Sayles

John Sayles

Jerry

Stephen Mendillo

Stephen Mendillo

Bob

Betsy Julia Robinson

Betsy Julia Robinson

Cindy

Nancy Mette

Nancy Mette

Kim

Creative team
Directed by
John Sayles
John Sayles
Written by
John Sayles
John Sayles
Produced by
Jeffrey Nelson
Maggie Renzi
Maggie Renzi

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