

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 Bruce Gilbert, Daniel Petrie
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Released
May 13, 1984
2h 22m
English

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