Young, awkward Pinky gets a job at a spa in the California desert and forms a dependent bond with her new, outgoing roommate, even adopting some of her traits. Things take a turn when Pinky discovers her roommate with the husband of a local artist. Director: Robert Altman Cast: Shelley Duvall, Sissy Spacek, Janice Rule Robert Altman was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is considered an enduring figure from the New Hollywood era, known for directing subversive and satirical films with overlapping dialogue and ensemble casts. Over his career, he received several awards, including an Academy Honorary Award, two British Academy Film Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award, as well as nominations for seven competitive Academy Awards. Shelley Duvall was an actress and producer. Known for her distinctive screen presence, portrayals of eccentric characters, and later productions in children's programming, her accolades include a Cannes Award and a Peabody Award, in addition to nominations for a British Academy Film Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards. Four of Duvall's films have been preserved in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" as of 2025. Sissy Spacek is an American actress, set dresser, and singer. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and nominations for four British Academy Film Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award. Spacek was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2011.
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