The Dollmaker

The Dollmaker (1984)

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.

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  • Release Date: 1984-05-13
  • Runtime: 2h 22min
  • Director: Daniel Petrie

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    • Trailer

    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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