

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.
Ratings
3.5
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)
Crew
Teleplay
Second Assistant Director
Editor
Foley Artist
Unit Production Manager
Production Design
Music
Costume Design
First Assistant Director
Set Designer
Novel
Music Editor
Producer
Executive Producer
Cinematography
Associate Producer
Production Supervisor
Set Medic
Director
Details
Release Date
1984-05-13
Runtime
142 min
Original Language
English
Languages
English
Production Companies
Countries
Genres
Drama
TV Movie