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 | 3.301 |
Directed By
Richard Pearce
Crew
Richard Pearce
William D. Wittliff
Jessica Lange
Charles Gross
Bill Yahraus
William D. Wittliff
David M. Walsh
William Beaudine Jr.
Ron Hobbs
John B. Mansbridge
Mark Bussan
Richard Portman
B. Scott Senechal
Greg Morton
Michael Lloyd
Robert Hathaway
James E. Webb
Thomas Welsh
Allen Hurd
Regina Gordon
Frank Regula
Roger Sword
Craig Beaudine
Nick Alphin
John Franco Jr.
Robert J. Schiffer
William Beaudine Jr.
William S. Maxwell III
Al Maguire
Bill Dietz
Toni-Ann Walker
John B. Mansbridge
Rita Salazar
George Probert
Mike Paris
David Horton Sr.
Joe Parker
Phil Meador
Wayne Allwine
Peter Anderson
Richard L. Hill
Roland Tantin
Al Broussard
John A. Scott III
Al Nicholson
George Fredrick
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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