Country (1984)
Overview
Jewell and Gil are farmers. They seem to be working against the odds, producing no financial surplus. Gil has lost hope of ever becoming prosperous, but Jewell decides to fight for her family.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 6.16 |
Directed By
Richard Pearce
Crew
William D. Wittliff
Richard Pearce
John B. Mansbridge
William D. Wittliff
Ron Hobbs
William Beaudine Jr.
David M. Walsh
Jessica Lange
Charles Gross
Bill Yahraus
Peter Anderson
William S. Maxwell III
Al Maguire
Regina Gordon
Rita Salazar
Robert J. Schiffer
George Probert
Roger Sword
Thomas Welsh
Mark Bussan
Bill Dietz
Richard Portman
Allen Hurd
Nick Alphin
Joe Parker
Greg Morton
Al Broussard
William Beaudine Jr.
George Fredrick
B. Scott Senechal
Michael Lloyd
James E. Webb
John B. Mansbridge
John A. Scott III
John Franco Jr.
Craig Beaudine
Robert Hathaway
Mike Paris
Toni-Ann Walker
David M. Horton
Frank Regula
Wayne Allwine
Phil Meador
Al Nicholson
Roland Tantin
Richard L. Hill
TOP CAST
Jessica Lange
Jewell Ivy
Sam Shepard
Gil Ivy
Wilford Brimley
Otis
Matt Clark
Tom McMullen
Theresa Graham
Marlene Ivy
Levi L. Knebel
Carlisle Ivy
Jim Haynie
Arlon Brewer
Sandra Seacat
Louise Brewer
Alex Harvey
Fordyce, FHA Man
Stephanie-Stacy Poyner
Missy Ivy
Jim Ostercamp
Cowboy
Robert L. Somers
Grain Elevator Operator
Frank Noel
Semi Driver
Warren Duit
Preacher
Conrad Doan
Auctioneer
James N. Harrell
Bank Officer, Jim
Dean French
Bartender
Betty Smith
Secretary
Vern Porter
Longley
Sandra J. Hughes
Mrs. McAdams
Rudy Newhoff
Farmer
Ambrose Knebel
Farmer
Bernard Larimer
Farmer
Norbert W. Bruns
Farmer
Albert B. Schmitt
Farmer
Norman Bennett
Farmer
Roy Rechkemmer
Farmer
Roland F. Miller
Farmer
Ralph E. Deuhr
Farmer
Curtis Siemens
Band Member
Donna Manbeck
Band Member
Edwin Manbeck
Band Member
Robert Growney
Band Member
John Jones
Band Member
Will Schmitz Jr.
Young Boy (uncredited)
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