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Lianna
A sensual, tender, and provocative love story
Genres
DramaRomance
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$300000
Revenue
$1530839
Runtime
113 min
Release Date
1983-01-19
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
33
Vote Average
6.5
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Linda Griffiths
Lianna
Jane Hallaren
Ruth
Jon DeVries
Dick
Jo Henderson
Sandy
Jessica MacDonald
Theda
Jesse Solomon
Spencer
John Sayles
Jerry
Stephen Mendillo
Bob
Betsy Julia Robinson
Cindy
Nancy Mette
Kim
Maggie Renzi
Sheila
Madelyn Coleman
Mrs Hennessy
Robyn Reeves
Job Applicant
Chris Elliott
Lighting Assistant
Marta Renzi
Dancer
D. David Porter
Dancer
Rochelle Oliver
Betty
Nancy-Elizabeth Kammer
Liz
Jean Passanante
Rose
Maggie Task
Evelyn
Marisa Smith
Dick's Student
Amanda Carlin
Dick's Student
Madeline Lee
Supermarket Customer
Deborah Taylor
Receptionist
Jeffrey Nelson
The Man (uncredited)
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