The Dollmaker

    The Dollmaker
    1984

    Synopsis

    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.

    Your Movie Library

    Cast

    • Jane FondaGertie Nevels
    • Levon HelmClovis
    • Amanda PlummerMamie
    • Susan KingsleySophronie
    • Ann HearnMax
    • Robert SwanVictor (as Bob Swan)
    • Geraldine PageMrs. Kendrick
    • Jason YearwoodReuben
    • David Brady WilsonEnoch
    • Starla WhaleyClytie

    Recommendations