Desert Bloom

1986 "The nuclear family meets the atomic age."

Desert Bloom

6.6 | 1h45m | en | Drama

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.

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6.6 | 1h45m | en | Drama , Family | More Info

Released: January. 22,1986 | Released Producted By: Columbia Pictures , Country: Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

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Cast

Annabeth Gish , Jon Voight , JoBeth Williams

Director

Lawrence Miller

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Cast

Annabeth Gish

as Rosalie "Rose" Chismore

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Reviews

infopeoplepeace An excellent movie about the devasting effects that posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has on a familiy in Las Vegas, Nevada in late 1950 and early 1951.Both newcomer Annabeth Gish (as young Rose) and John Voight (as her suffering stepfather) are excellent in this heartfelt coming-of-age story. Emotionally it 's hard to watch sometimes, but the movie feels true to its heart and it gives an interesting look at a family and a small community caught up in a turbulent time with the Korean war and testing of the A-bomb right outside their doorsteps.A little gem this one.

bettycjung 12/5/17. This is a well-done movie of how a young teen (Gish) learns about life while being part of a dysfunctional family. Gish portrays a somewhat nerdy girl trying to make sense of who she is while dealing with an alcoholic stepfather (Voight) who physically abuses her and puts the moves on her glamorous aunt who comes to live with them as she goes through a divorce. When her somewhat neglectful mother discovers this and throws out her sister, Gish's character is forced to make decisions no young teen should have to make. Definitely catch this one!

Rob Bowling (RocketInNYC) I really like this movie... it is a great period piece of the 1950s. I think people forget that a period piece doesn't have to be of some century-ago. The acting is excellent all-around, although the voice-overs are a bit much.

gridoon This movie will really give you better understanding of such terms as "purposeless" and "pointless". It's simply a series of episodes, which never add up to anything. The only thing one can recommend about this familiar drama (which still doesn't make it worthwhile) is the solid acting: Barkin's performance stands out.