Acclaimed by critics all over the country and boasting an award-winning performance by Sally Field, PLACES IN THE HEART is a landmark film. Its emotionally gripping story centers around Edna Spalding and her unending struggle against extraordinary hardships. But, it's also a portrait of a time, a place and a people. Against this Depression-torn background, unforgettable characters meet and collide. Together they leave an indelible impression of faith, courage, love and, most of all, endurance.

• 1 hr 52 min
• Directed by

  Robert Benton
• Written by Robert Benton

• Starring

  Sally Field

  ,

  Lindsay Crouse

  ,

  Ed Harris

  ,

  Amy Madigan

  ,

  John Malkovich

  ,

  Danny Glover

  ,

  Yankton Hatten

  ,

  Gennie James

  ,

  Lane Smith

  ,

  Ray Baker

  ,

  Lou Hancock

  ,

  Jerry Haynes

  ,

  Toni Hudson

  ,

  Terry O'quinn

  ,

  J.C. Quinn

  ,

  Bert Remsen

  ,

  Bill Thurman

  ,

  De'voreaux White

  ,

  Trey Wilson

  ,

  Gregg Brazzel

  ,

  Ned Dowd

  ,

  Jay Patterson