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.
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Awards Dominance
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Nominations
2 Oscar · 1 Golden Globe
Won
1985
Actress in a Leading Role
Sally Field
Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)
Robert Benton
Actor in a Supporting Role
John Malkovich
Actress in a Supporting Role
Lindsay Crouse
Best Picture
Arlene Donovan, Producer
Costume Design
Ann Roth
Directing
Robert Benton
1985
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Sally Field
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Places in the Heart
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Robert Benton
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