The Dollmaker (1984)
Synopsis
During World War II, hard-luck farmer Colvis Nevels leaves his rural Kentucky home to take a factory job in bustling Detroit. Reluctantly accompanying Colvis is his long-suffering wife, Gertie, a talented woodcarver set in her traditional ways. When the perils of city life and Colvis' reckless squandering of money send the Nevels into precarious financial straits, Gertie starts a business making hand-carved dolls in order to provide for her family.
Release Date: 1984-05-13
Runtime: 142 minutes
Director: Daniel Petrie
Top Cast
- Jane Fonda as Gertie Nevels
- Levon Helm as Clovis
- Amanda Plummer as Mamie
- Susan Kingsley as Sophronie
- Ann Hearn as Max
- Robert Swan as Victor (as Bob Swan)
- Geraldine Page as Mrs. Kendrick
- Jason Yearwood as Reuben
- David Brady Wilson as Enoch
- Starla Whaley as Clytie
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Original Music Composer(s): N/A
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