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Clara's Heart (1988)

Movie ★ 5.5 108 min

Drama

David is a teenager whose parents are in a deteriorating marriage after their infant daughter dies. Clara is a chambermaid at a Jamaican resort who's hired to be a housekeeper. She and David develop a close bond, opening his eyes and heart to new experiences, and eventually leading to a disturbing secret in Clara's past.

Robert Mulligan Director

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Released
October 7, 1988
Runtime
108 min
IMDb
tt0094882
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Cast

Whoopi Goldberg Whoopi Goldberg Clara Mayfield Michael Ontkean Michael Ontkean Bill Hart Kathleen Quinlan Kathleen Quinlan Leona Hart Neil Patrick Harris Neil Patrick Harris David Hart Spalding Gray Spalding Gray Peter Epstein Jason Downs Jason Downs Alan Lipsky Hattie Winston Hattie Winston Blanche Loudon Beverly Todd Beverly Todd Dora Cambridge Maria Broom Maria Broom Felicia Frederick Strother Frederick Strother Bundy Angel Harper Angel Harper Rita

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Frequently asked questions

What is Clara's Heart about?
David is a teenager whose parents are in a deteriorating marriage after their infant daughter dies. Clara is a chambermaid at a Jamaican resort who's hired to be a housekeeper. She and David develop a close bond, opening his eyes and heart to new experiences, and eventually leading to a disturbing secret in Clara's past.
Who directed Clara's Heart?
Clara's Heart was directed by Robert Mulligan.
Who stars in Clara's Heart?
Clara's Heart stars Whoopi Goldberg, Michael Ontkean, Kathleen Quinlan, Neil Patrick Harris.
When was Clara's Heart released?
Clara's Heart is a 1988 drama film.
Where can I watch Clara's Heart?
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