Heart of Dixie (1989) is a drama movie set in segregated Alabama in 1957. It tells a tale of three young sorority women seeking for love and wrestling with the societal changes due to integration in their college. Key characters include Maggie DeLoach by Ally Sheedy, Delia June Curry by Virginia Madsen, and Aiken Reed by Phoebe Cates.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of Heart of Dixie took place in several locations across the United States in 1988. These places include Oxford, Mississippi, USA; the University of Mississippi; Arkansas, USA; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; and Holly Springs, Mississippi, USA. The filming officially started on April 5, 1988.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ally Sheedy | Maggie DeLoach |
| Virginia Madsen | Delia June Curry |
| Phoebe Cates | Aiken Reed |
| Treat Williams | Hoyt Cunningham |
| Don Michael Paul | Boots Claibourne |
| Kyle Secor | Charles Payton ‘Tuck’ Tucker |
| Peter Berg | Jenks |
| Jenny Robertson | Sister |
| Lisa Zane | M.A. |
| Ashley Gardner | Jean |
| Kurtwood Smith | Professor Flournoy |
| Richard Bradford | Judge Claibourne |
| Barbara Babcock | Coralee Claibourne |
| Hazen Gifford | Dean Howard |
| I.M. Hobson | The Govenor |
| Johnnie A. Jones | Cleveland |
| M.J. Etua | Integration Student |
| Tom Wright | Black Man at Concert |
| Ruby Wilson | Clarice |
| Susan Swindell | Sue Ellen |
| Sherry Collins | Peggy Sue |
| Lois Swaney | Fraternity Housemother |
| Beverly Eaby | Cherry Delight |
| Jonathan Faulkner | Spud |
| Gary Tacon | Greaser in Bar |
| Darrell B. Crawford | Frat Boy |
| Michael St. Gerard | Elvis |
| Johnny Cowan | Fraternity Band Singer |
| Rebecca Russell | Fraternity Band Singer |
| Brenda Barnes | Sorority Sister |
| Amanda Bobb | Sorority Sister |
| Kellie Fortenberry | Sorority Sister |
| Laura Howarth | Sorority Sister |
| Kim Kadelcek | Sorority Sister |
| Katelyn Kelly | Sorority Sister |
| Tiffany Nation | Sorority Sister |
| Angela Turner | Sorority Sister |
| Dale Burton | Fraternity Band Musician |
| Rex Garner | Fraternity Band Musician |
| Johnny Rabb | Fraternity Band Musician |
| James Spake | Fraternity Band Musician |
| Robert Tooms | Fraternity Band Musician |
| Charlie Jacobs | Ma Beechie’s Band – The Snakes |
| James Stroud | Ma Beechie’s Band – The Snakes |
| Wally Wilson | Ma Beechie’s Band – The Snakes |
| Glenn Worf | Ma Beechie’s Band – The Snakes |
| Kenny Greenberg | Ma Beechie’s Band – The Snakes |
| Kevin Beard | Redneck #1 at Concert (uncredited) |
| Kirk Frederick | Ice Cream Man & Extra (uncredited) |
| Ray Medved | Extra (uncredited) |
| Terry Milner | Student (uncredited) |
| Chip Rogers | ROTC Soldier in Bar (uncredited) |
| Tim Taylor | Biker Thug (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Heart of Dixie has a duration of 1 hour and 35 minutes.
- Apart from the main stars, the other cast includes Treat Williams as Hoyt Cunningham, Kyle Secor as Charles Payton ‘Tuck’ Tucker, and Francesca P. Roberts as Keefi.
- The director of the movie was Martin Davidson, and the writers were Anne Rivers Siddons and Tom McCown.
- Despite its review from 14 users and 3 critics, the movie managed to earn one nomination.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Oxford, Mississippi, USA
- Latitude: 34.3659868
- Longitude: -89.5188246
- Place ID: ChIJ2aGn8G97gIgRHa_bMjKb5HY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Oxford, MS 38655, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi, USA
- Latitude: 34.3662492
- Longitude: -89.5379687
- Place ID: ChIJ3VDG0o96gIgR7lN-OjtyFbw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: University, MS 38677, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Arkansas, USA
- Latitude: 35.20105
- Longitude: -91.8318334
- Place ID: ChIJYSc_dD-e0ocR0NLf_z5pBaQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Arkansas, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 30.4514677
- Longitude: -91.18714659999999
- Place ID: ChIJy3RfMmc4JIYRHZpXkdvxIyE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Baton Rouge, LA, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Holly Springs, Mississippi, USA
- Latitude: 34.76759670000001
- Longitude: -89.44868939999999
- Place ID: ChIJcfAe41LJf4gRSSgyNZmOI7s
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Holly Springs, MS 38635, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
