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Places in the Heart

In 1935 rural Texas, recently widowed Edna Spaulding struggles to survive with two small children, a farm to run, and very little money in the bank - not to mention a deadly tornado and the unwelcome presence of the Ku Klux Klan. Edna is aided by her beautician sister, Margaret; a blind boarder, Mr. Will; and a would-be thief, Moze, who decides to teach Edna how to plant and harvest cotton.

Original title: Places in the Heart

7

nominations

29%

winning rate

2

wins

Academy Awards #57 - 1985

Award People Status
Best Picture Arlene Donovan - as producer(s)
Best Directing Robert Benton
Best Actress in a Leading Role Sally Field Winner
Best Actor in a Supporting Role John Malkovich
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Lindsay Crouse
Best Original Screenplay Robert Benton Winner
Best Costume Design Ann Roth

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