The Dollmaker (1984)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.038 |
Directed By
Daniel Petrie
Crew
Susan Cooper
Katterli Frauenfelder
Rita Roland
Vanessa Theme Ament
Scott D. Smith
John G. Wilson
George Jenkins
James Fierro
Daniel Maldonado
John Rubinstein
Julie Weiss
Gary Daigler
Ralph Hall
Stan Wetzel
Rick LeFevour
Harriet Arnow
Ted Whitfield
Bill Finnegan
Bruce Gilbert
Chris Carpenter
Hume Cronyn
Gordon L. Day
Paul Lohmann
Gary Daigler
Deborah Moore
Ross L. Kulma
Daniel Petrie
TOP CAST
Jane Fonda
Gertie Nevels
Levon Helm
Clovis
Amanda Plummer
Mamie
Susan Kingsley
Sophronie
Ann Hearn
Max
Robert Swan
Victor (as Bob Swan)
Geraldine Page
Mrs. Kendrick
Jason Yearwood
Reuben
David Brady Wilson
Enoch
Starla Whaley
Clytie
David Dawson
Amos
Nikki Creswell
Cassie
Raymond Serra
Joe
Dan Hedaya
Skyros
Christine Ebersole
Miss Vashinski
Ellen Marchman
Wheateye
Studs Terkel
Taxi Driver
Sheb Wooley
Mr. Kendrick
James N. Harrell
Old John Miller
Edward Sadlowski
Bender
Phyllis Boyens
Mrs. Hull
Mike Timoney
Army Major
Bruce McKinnon
Soldier
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)
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