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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.
Theatrical
May 13, 1984
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Cast
Full credits →J
Jane Fonda
Gertie Nevels
L
Levon Helm
Clovis
A
Amanda Plummer
Mamie
S
Susan Kingsley
Sophronie
A
Ann Hearn
Max
R
Robert Swan
Victor (as Bob Swan)
G
Geraldine Page
Mrs. Kendrick
R
Raymond Serra
Joe
D
Dan Hedaya
Skyros
C
Christine Ebersole
Miss Vashinski
S
Studs Terkel
Taxi Driver
S
Sheb Wooley
Mr. Kendrick
J
James N. Harrell
Old John Miller
M
Mike Timoney
Army Major
B
Bruce McKinnon
Soldier
M
Mike Bacarella
Truck Driver
E
Etel Billig
Mrs. Bomarita
P
Pat Billingsley
Cooper (as Patrick Billingsley)
D
Diane Dorsey
Irish Neighbor
C
Cheryl Hamada
Mrs. Saito
