Lianna (1983)

6.4/10 113 min Drama Romance

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.

Cast

Linda Griffiths

Lianna

Jane Hallaren

Ruth

Jon DeVries

Dick

John Sayles

Jerry

Stephen Mendillo

Bob

Betsy Julia Robinson

Cindy

Nancy Mette

Kim

Maggie Renzi

Sheila

Chris Elliott

Lighting Assistant

Rochelle Oliver

Betty

Jean Passanante

Rose

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