Lianna
“A sensual, tender, and provocative love story”
1983•R•1h 53m•6.4•Released
DramaRomance
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.
Director
John Sayles
Writer
John Sayles
Budget
$0M
Revenue
$2M
Languages
English
Studio
Winwood Company
Cast
Linda Griffiths
Lianna
Jane Hallaren
Ruth
Jon DeVries
Dick
Jo Henderson
Sandy
Jessica MacDonald
Theda
Jesse Solomon
Spencer
John Sayles
Jerry
Stephen Mendillo
Bob
Betsy Julia Robinson
Cindy
Nancy Mette
Kim
Maggie Renzi
Sheila
Madelyn Coleman
Mrs Hennessy
Robyn Reeves
Job Applicant
Chris Elliott
Lighting Assistant
Marta Renzi
Dancer
Production
Company
Winwood Company
Producer
Jeffrey Nelson
Producer
Maggie Renzi
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