Lianna

1983

Lianna

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Movie Info

John Sayles' drama stars Linda Griffiths as Lianna, a woman trapped in a bad marriage who must come to grips with her attraction to Ruth (Jane Hallaren), one of her college professors.
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    Drama, Gay & Lesbian
  • Directed By:
    John Sayles
  • Written By:
    John Sayles
  • In Theaters:
     limited
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  • Runtime:
  • Studio:
    United Artists

Cast

Linda Griffiths
as Lianna
Jane Halleran
Jane Hallaren
as Ruth
David Devries
as Dick
Jon De Vries
as Dick
Jo Henderson
as Sandy
Jessica Wight MacDonald
as Theda
Jesse Solomon
as Spencer
John Sayles
as Jerry
Stephen Mendillo
as Bob
Betsy Julia Robinson
as Cindy
Nancy Mette
as Kim
Maggie Renzi
as Sheila
Madelyn Coleman
as Mrs. Hennessy
Robyn Reeves
as Job Applicant
Chris Elliott
as Lighting Assistant
Marta Renzi
as Dancer
Madeleine Lee Gilford
as Supermarket Customer
D. David Porter
as Dancer
Rochelle Oliver
as Betty
Nancy Elizabeth Kammer
as Liz
Jean Passanante
as Rose
Maggie Task
as Evelyn
Marisa Smith
as Dick's Student
Amanda Carlin
as Dick's Student
Madeline Lee
as Supermarket Customer
Deborah Taylor
as Receptionist
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Audience Reviews for Lianna

  • Jan 28, 2009
    An exploration of love and relationships and cultural restraints. <i>Lianna</i> is sexual without being exploitative and a shining example of John Sayles' minimalistic approach to movie making.
    Randy T Super Reviewer
  • Aug 12, 2007
    Great script and acting make Lianna a solid drama that's worth watching if you're into that kind of thing. The subject matter is presented honestly, or at least it seems very honest to me. Being that I'm not a Lesbian, it's hard for me to make a definitive statement on the matter. AND the best part of all, no one died of a hate crime at the end! How refreshing!
    Ken S Super Reviewer
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