

Lianna
1983-01-19 · 113 min · ★ 6.4
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.
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- Directors
- John Sayles
- Production companies
- Winwood Company
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 300,000
- Revenue
- USD 1,530,839
Top Cast
Linda GriffithsLianna
Jane HallarenRuth
Jon DeVriesDick
John SaylesJerry
Stephen MendilloBob
Betsy Julia RobinsonCindy
Nancy MetteKim
Maggie RenziSheila
Chris ElliottLighting Assistant
Rochelle OliverBetty
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