Lianna poster
Director John Sayles
Writer John Sayles

Lianna

Tagline: A sensual, tender, and provocative love story

Release Date: 1983-01-19

Duration: 113 minutes

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.

Casting

  • Chris Elliott
    Lighting Assistant
  • Stephen Mendillo
    Bob
  • Nancy Mette
    Kim
  • John Sayles
    Jerry
  • Amanda Carlin
    Dick's Student
  • Maggie Renzi
    Sheila
  • Linda Griffiths
    Lianna
  • Jane Hallaren
    Ruth
  • Jon DeVries
    Dick
  • Jean Passanante
    Rose