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.

Cast

Jane Fonda, Levon Helm, Amanda Plummer, Susan Kingsley, Ann Hearn, Robert Swan, Geraldine Page, Jason Yearwood

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What is "The Dollmaker" about?

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.

When was "The Dollmaker" released?

The Dollmaker was released in 1984.

Who stars in "The Dollmaker"?

The cast includes Jane Fonda, Levon Helm, Amanda Plummer, Susan Kingsley.