📜 Overview:
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.
🌏 Languages Available:
English
📆 Date Released:
1984-05-13
⌚ Running Time:
142 mins
⭐ Vote Average:
7.5
Beloved Cast
Gertie Nevels
Jane Fonda
Clovis
Levon Helm
Mamie
Amanda Plummer
Sophronie
Susan Kingsley
Max
Ann Hearn
Victor (as Bob Swan)
Robert Swan
Mrs. Kendrick
Geraldine Page
Reuben
Jason Yearwood
Enoch
David Brady Wilson
Clytie
Starla Whaley
Amos
David Dawson
Cassie
Nikki Creswell
Joe
Raymond Serra
Skyros
Dan Hedaya
Miss Vashinski
Christine Ebersole
Wheateye
Ellen Marchman
Taxi Driver
Studs Terkel
Mr. Kendrick
Sheb Wooley
Old John Miller
James N. Harrell
Bender
Edward Sadlowski
Mrs. Hull
Phyllis Boyens
Army Major
Mike Timoney
Soldier
Bruce McKinnon
Truck Driver
Mike Bacarella
Mrs. Bomarita
Etel Billig
Cooper (as Patrick Billingsley)
Pat Billingsley
Irish Neighbor
Diane Dorsey
Bubble Gum Boy
Derek Googe
Mrs. Saito
Cheryl Hamada
School Girl (as Elizabeth Perez)
Elizabeth Regal
GIlbert
Jamie Wild
Jean-Claude
Jason Wild
Mr. Daly (uncredited)
Dennis Kelly
