The Dollmaker (1984)

Directed by Daniel Petrie2h 22mDrama,TV Movie

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.

Rated
PG-13
Year
1984
Country
US
Language
English
Release date
13 May 1984
TMDB
7.7 (15)
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Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda
Gertie Nevels
Levon Helm
Levon Helm
Clovis
Amanda Plummer
Amanda Plummer
Mamie
S
Susan Kingsley
Sophronie
Ann Hearn
Ann Hearn
Max
R
Robert Swan
Victor (as Bob Swan)
Geraldine Page
Geraldine Page
Mrs. Kendrick
J
Jason Yearwood
Reuben
D
David Brady Wilson
Enoch
S
Starla Whaley
Clytie
D
David Dawson
Amos
Nikki Creswell
Nikki Creswell
Cassie
Raymond Serra
Raymond Serra
Joe
Dan Hedaya
Dan Hedaya
Skyros
Christine Ebersole
Christine Ebersole
Miss Vashinski
E
Ellen Marchman
Wheateye
Studs Terkel
Studs Terkel
Taxi Driver
Sheb Wooley
Sheb Wooley
Mr. Kendrick
James N. Harrell
James N. Harrell
Old John Miller
E
Edward Sadlowski
Bender
Phyllis Boyens
Phyllis Boyens
Mrs. Hull
Mike Timoney
Mike Timoney
Army Major
Bruce McKinnon
Bruce McKinnon
Soldier
Mike Bacarella
Mike Bacarella
Truck Driver
E
Etel Billig
Mrs. Bomarita
Pat Billingsley
Pat Billingsley
Cooper (as Patrick Billingsley)
Diane Dorsey
Diane Dorsey
Irish Neighbor
D
Derek Googe
Bubble Gum Boy
Cheryl Hamada
Cheryl Hamada
Mrs. Saito
E
Elizabeth Regal
School Girl (as Elizabeth Perez)
J
Jamie Wild
GIlbert
J
Jason Wild
Jean-Claude
D
Dennis Kelly
Mr. Daly (uncredited)

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