Desert Bloom (1986)
The nuclear family meets the atomic age.
The story involves Rose Chismore's youth. She flashes back and remembers her coming-of-age. Her recollections are sometimes less than sweet, particularly those of her troubled and alcoholic step-father. Her memories of Robin, her first-love, are much happier and she also recalls her colorful Aunt Starr -- who's visit is fun but also detrimental to her family's health. The setting of 1950s Las Vegas' bomb testing is increasingly significant to the development of the story.
Director: Eugene Corr
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: January 22, 1986
Cast
- Annabeth Gish - Rosalie "Rose" Chismore
- Jon Voight - Jack Chismore
- JoBeth Williams - Lily Chismore
- Ellen Barkin - Aunt Starr
- Jay Underwood - Robin
- Allen Garfield - Mr. Mosol
- Christine Lahti - Voice of adult "Rose" (narrator)
- Laura Rasmussen - Meryl Mosol
Screenplay
- Eugene Corr
- Eugene Corr (Story)
- Linda Remy (Story)
Music: Brad Fiedel
Cinematography: Reynaldo Villalobos
Editing: David Garfield, Cari Coughlin
Production: Columbia Pictures
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
nevada, atomic bomb test, coming of age, las vegas, desert, 1950s, abusive stepfather
More Films by Director: Eugene Corr
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Desert Bloom about?
- The story involves Rose Chismore's youth. She flashes back and remembers her coming-of-age. Her recollections are sometimes less than sweet, particularly those of her troubled and alcoholic step-father. Her memories of Robin, her first-love, are much happier and she also recalls her colorful Aunt Starr -- who's visit is fun but also detrimental to her family's health. The setting of 1950s Las Vegas' bomb testing is increasingly significant to the development of the story.
- Who directed Desert Bloom?
- Desert Bloom was directed by Eugene Corr.
- Who stars in Desert Bloom?
- Desert Bloom stars Annabeth Gish, Jon Voight, JoBeth Williams, Ellen Barkin, Jay Underwood, Allen Garfield.
- How long is Desert Bloom?
- Desert Bloom has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Desert Bloom?
- Desert Bloom is a Drama, Family film.
- What are the themes of Desert Bloom?
- The themes of Desert Bloom include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.