The Dollmaker (1984)

7.7/10 • 142 min • Drama TV Movie

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

Ann Hearn

Geraldine Page

Mrs. Kendrick

Nikki Creswell

Raymond Serra

Dan Hedaya

Christine Ebersole

Studs Terkel

Sheb Wooley

James N. Harrell

Old John Miller

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