The Dollmaker
1984·Movie·2h 22m
Drama, TV Movie
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.
- Directed by
- Daniel Petrie
- Original language
- English
- Released
- 13 May 1984
Where to Watch
Availability in the US · Subtitle and audio track data
Cast
Jane Fonda
Gertie Nevels
Levon Helm
Clovis
Amanda Plummer
Mamie
- SK
Susan Kingsley
Sophronie
Ann Hearn
Max
- RS
Robert Swan
Victor (as Bob Swan)
Geraldine Page
Mrs. Kendrick
- JY
Jason Yearwood
Reuben
- DB
David Brady Wilson
Enoch
- SW
Starla Whaley
Clytie
- DD
David Dawson
Amos
Nikki Creswell
Cassie