Places in the Heart

Places in the Heart is a 1984 film which tells the story of a Southern widow who tries to keep her farm together with the help of a blind man and an African-American man. It stars Sally Field, Lindsay Crouse, Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, John Malkovich and Danny Glover.

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1984 - African-American - Sally Field - Lindsay Crouse - Ed Harris - Amy Madigan - John Malkovich - Danny Glover

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The movie was written and directed by Robert Benton, and filmed in the Dallas, Texas area.

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Robert Benton - Dallas, Texas

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It won Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Sally Field) and Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen. It was nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (John Malkovich), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Lindsay Crouse), Best Costume Design, Best Director and Best Picture.

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Academy Awards - Best Actress in a Leading Role - Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen - Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Best Costume Design - Best Director - Best Picture

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When Sally Field reached the podium to accept her Oscar, her second (the first was for Norma Rae), she uttered the memorable, much-mocked line, "You like me! You really like me!"

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Oscar - Norma Rae

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