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