Lianna
A sensual, tender, and provocative love story
1983 | 113m | English
Popularity: 3 (history)
| Director: | John Sayles |
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| Writer: | John Sayles |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Jan 19, 1983 |
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| Director: | John Sayles |
| Writer: | John Sayles |
| Genres: | Drama, Romance |
| Keywords | new jersey, coming out, self-discovery, female friendship, lesbian relationship, extramarital affair, teacher student relationship, lgbt, marriage problems, stagehand, mother child separation, night school, lesbian |
| Production Companies | Winwood Company |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $1,530,839
Budget: $300,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 01, 2025 Entered: Apr 15, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| D. David Porter | Dancer |
| Rochelle Oliver | Betty |
| Nancy-Elizabeth Kammer | Liz |
| Jean Passanante | Rose |
| Maggie Task | Evelyn |
| Marisa Smith | Dick's Student |
| Amanda Carlin | Dick's Student |
| Madeline Lee | Supermarket Customer |
| Deborah Taylor | Receptionist |
| Jeffrey Nelson | The Man (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| David Arndt | Gaffer |
| Marta Renzi | Choreographer |
| Austin De Besche | Director of Photography |
| Frank Coleman | Camera Operator |
| Wayne Wadhams | Sound Mixer, Sound |
| Thomas Brandau | Sound |
| Fred Burnham | Still Photographer, Sound |
| Jeanne McDonnell | Art Direction |
| Barbara Shapiro | Casting |
| Peggy Rajski | Production Manager |
| Carol Dysinger | Assistant Director |
| Louise Martinez | Wardrobe Designer |
| James Sarzotti | Makeup & Hair |
| John Tintori | Key Grip |
| Aaron Nathanson | Sound Mixer |
| Prudence Arndt | Assistant Editor |
| Sarah Holt | Assistant Editor |
| Victoria Ann Ceasar | First Assistant Camera |
| Lucia Munguia | Second Assistant Camera |
| Monique Seyler | Production Coordinator |
| Danis Regal-O'Connell | Production Coordinator |
| Michael Preston | Grip |
| Jay Hamilton | Grip |
| Ellen Leo | Grip |
| Cynthia Flynt | Wardrobe Assistant |
| Dena Roth | Set Decoration |
| Melissa Binder | Assistant Art Director |
| Carolyn Brooks | Second Assistant Director |
| John Sayles | Writer, Director, Editor |
| Mason Daring | Original Music Composer |
| Adam Brooks | Script Supervisor |
| Maggie Renzi | Unit Manager |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Nelson | Producer |
| Lauren Wingate | Associate Producer |
| Douglas McKenna | Associate Producer |
| Maggie Renzi | Producer |
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Popularity History
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| 2024 | 4 | 10 | 22 | 4 |
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