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The Dollmaker 1984 Directed by Daniel Petrie

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.

Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Drama , TV Movie
Release Date 13 May 1984
142 mins
Cast
Jane Fonda Gertie Nevels
Levon Helm Clovis
Susan Kingsley Sophronie
Robert Swan Victor (as Bob Swan)
Geraldine Page Mrs. Kendrick
Dan Hedaya Skyros
Christine Ebersole Miss Vashinski
Ellen Marchman Wheateye
Studs Terkel Taxi Driver
Sheb Wooley Mr. Kendrick
James N. Harrell Old John Miller
Phyllis Boyens Mrs. Hull
Mike Timoney Army Major
Mike Bacarella Truck Driver
Etel Billig Mrs. Bomarita
Pat Billingsley Cooper (as Patrick Billingsley)
Diane Dorsey Irish Neighbor
Derek Googe Bubble Gum Boy
Cheryl Hamada Mrs. Saito
Elizabeth Regal School Girl (as Elizabeth Perez)
Jamie Wild GIlbert
Jason Wild Jean-Claude
Dennis Kelly Mr. Daly (uncredited)