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Lianna

"A sensual, tender, and provocative love story"

January 19, 1983 1h 53m 6.3/10 (34 votes)

Originally released in 1983. Lianna is a drama/romance film. directed by John Sayles.

Starring Linda Griffiths, Jane Hallaren, and Jon DeVries

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 19, 1983 43 years ago
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Runtime 1h 53m 113 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (34 votes)
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Budget $300K Production budget
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Box Office $1.5M 5.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$300,000
Revenue
$1,530,839

Production Companies

  • Winwood Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lianna about?

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,...

Who directed Lianna?

Lianna was directed by John Sayles.

How long is Lianna?

Lianna has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).

When was Lianna released?

Lianna was released on January 19, 1983 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Lianna?

The main cast of Lianna includes Linda Griffiths, Jane Hallaren, Jon DeVries, Jo Henderson, Jessica MacDonald.