---
title: "Dalva"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dalva-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 279386
imdb_id: "tt0116008"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 4.0
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Dalva (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dalva-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Dalva" (1996).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventions/guesses (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Target: Public reference site.
Title: Dalva.
Year: 1996.
Release Date (US): 03/03/1996.
Genre: Drama, Romance, TV Movie.
Runtime: 1h 36m.
Stars: Farrah Fawcett, Carroll Baker.
Billing: Farrah Fawcett is the only performer billed in the opening credits.
Based on: Novel by Jim Harrison.
Origin: American made-for-television drama film.
Plot: The story of Dalva Northridge, a young woman of part-Sioux heritage from an old, landed family on the Nebraska plains. It follows her lifelong yearning for the man she loved and the son she gave up.
Attempt 1 (Mental Outline):
        Dalva is a 1996 American made-for-television drama film. It stars Farrah Fawcett and Carroll Baker. The film is based on a novel by

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ken Cameron

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Farrah Fawcett** as *Dalva Northridge*
- **Peter Coyote** as *Michael*
- **Rod Steiger** as *John Wesley Northridge II*
- **Carroll Baker** as *Naomi*
- **Jesse Borrego** as *Duane Stonehorse*
- **Laurel Holloman** as *Karen*
- **Powers Boothe** as *Sam*
- **Shawn Cady** as *Young Dalva*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Dalva online?
Dalva is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Dalva worth watching?
Dalva holds a community rating of 4.0/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Dalva and when was it released?
Dalva is a feature film with a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released in 1996. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Dalva?
Dalva was directed by Ken Cameron.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dalva — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/279386)
- [Dalva - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalva)
- [Dalva (TV Movie 1996) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116008/fullcredits/)
- [Dalva (1996) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/279386-dalva/cast)
- [Dalva - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Dalva)
- [Dalva (1996) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/dalva/credits)

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