Movie Description
The Dollmaker
(1984)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Daniel Petrie
- Producer : Bill Finnegan
- Editor : Rita Roland
- Cast : Jane Fonda,Levon Helm,Amanda Plummer,Susan Kingsley,Ann Hearn,Robert Swan,Geraldine Page,Jason Yearwood,David Brady Wilson,Starla Whaley,David Dawson,Nikki Creswell,Raymond Serra,Dan Hedaya,Christine Ebersole,Ellen Marchman,Studs Terkel,Sheb Wooley,James N. Harrell,Edward Sadlowski,Phyllis Boyens,Mike Timoney,Bruce McKinnon,Mike Bacarella,Etel Billig,Pat Billingsley,Diane Dorsey,Derek Googe,Cheryl Hamada,Elizabeth Regal,Jamie Wild,Jason Wild,Dennis Kelly
Cast
Gertie Nevels
Clovis
Mamie
Sophronie
Max
Victor (as Bob Swan)
Mrs. Kendrick
Reuben
Enoch
Clytie
Amos
Cassie
Joe
Skyros
Miss Vashinski
Wheateye
Taxi Driver
Mr. Kendrick
Old John Miller
Bender
Mrs. Hull
Army Major
Soldier
Truck Driver
Mrs. Bomarita
Cooper (as Patrick Billingsley)
Irish Neighbor
Bubble Gum Boy
Mrs. Saito
School Girl (as Elizabeth Perez)
GIlbert
Jean-Claude
Mr. Daly (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Dollmaker
Status Released
Release Information
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1984-05-13
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 22m
Genres
- Drama
- TV Movie
