Lianna

Lianna

113 mins | Drama, Romance | Jan. 19, 1983

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.

Lianna

113 mins | Drama, Romance | Jan. 19, 1983

Lianna
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.
IMDb rating 6.9
Producers Winwood Company
Original title Lianna
Directors Carol Dysinger, Carolyn Brooks, John Sayles, Adam Brooks
Writers John Sayles

Cast

Linda Griffiths

as Lianna

Jane Hallaren

as Ruth

Jon DeVries

as Dick

Jo Henderson

as Sandy

Jesse Solomon

as Spencer

John Sayles

as Jerry

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

D. David Porter

as Dancer

Rochelle Oliver

as Betty

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

Jeffrey Nelson

as The Man (uncredited)