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The Dollmaker

7.7(15)

Released:May 13, 1984

Runtime:2h 22m

Status:Released

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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Cast

Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda

Gertie Nevels

Levon Helm

Levon Helm

Clovis

Amanda Plummer

Amanda Plummer

Mamie

Susan Kingsley

Sophronie

Ann Hearn

Ann Hearn

Max

Robert Swan

Victor (as Bob Swan)

Geraldine Page

Geraldine Page

Mrs. Kendrick

Jason Yearwood

Reuben

David Brady Wilson

Enoch

Starla Whaley

Clytie

David Dawson

Amos

Nikki Creswell

Nikki Creswell

Cassie

Raymond Serra

Raymond Serra

Joe

Dan Hedaya

Dan Hedaya

Skyros

Christine Ebersole

Christine Ebersole

Miss Vashinski

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Storyline

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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