Lianna (1983)

Movie 1h 53m ★ 6.5/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something

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Lianna is a drama and romance movie from 1983. It is directed by John Sayles. The cast includes Chris Elliott, John Sayles and Jane Hallaren. The running time is 1h 53m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.5 out of 10.

Synopsis

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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Cast & crew

• John SaylesDirector
• Chris Elliottas Lighting Assistant
• John Saylesas Jerry
• Jane Hallarenas Ruth
• Stephen Mendilloas Bob
• Linda Griffithsas Lianna
• Jon DeVriesas Dick
• Jo Hendersonas Sandy
• Jessica MacDonaldas Theda

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Questions about Lianna

What genre is Lianna?

Lianna is categorised as Drama, Romance.

Who stars in Lianna?

Chris Elliott, John Sayles, Jane Hallaren, Stephen Mendillo, Linda Griffiths appear in the main cast.

Who directed Lianna?

John Sayles directed Lianna.

How long is Lianna?

Lianna runs for 1h 53m (113 minutes).

Is Lianna worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Lianna?

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