The Dollmaker (1984)
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.
Director: Daniel Petrie
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Jane Fonda as Gertie Nevels |
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Levon Helm as Clovis |
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Amanda Plummer as Mamie |
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Susan Kingsley as Sophronie |
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Ann Hearn as Max |
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Robert Swan as Victor (as Bob Swan) |
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Geraldine Page as Mrs. Kendrick |
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Jason Yearwood as Reuben |
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David Brady Wilson as Enoch |
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Starla Whaley as Clytie |
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David Dawson as Amos |
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Nikki Creswell as Cassie |
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Raymond Serra as Joe |
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Dan Hedaya as Skyros |
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Christine Ebersole as Miss Vashinski |
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Ellen Marchman as Wheateye |
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Studs Terkel as Taxi Driver |
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Sheb Wooley as Mr. Kendrick |
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James N. Harrell as Old John Miller |
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Edward Sadlowski as Bender |
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Phyllis Boyens as Mrs. Hull |
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Mike Timoney as Army Major |
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Bruce McKinnon as Soldier |
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Mike Bacarella as Truck Driver |
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Etel Billig as Mrs. Bomarita |
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Pat Billingsley as Cooper (as Patrick Billingsley) |
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Diane Dorsey as Irish Neighbor |
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Derek Googe as Bubble Gum Boy |
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Cheryl Hamada as Mrs. Saito |
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Elizabeth Regal as School Girl (as Elizabeth Perez) |
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Jamie Wild as GIlbert |
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Jason Wild as Jean-Claude |
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Dennis Kelly as Mr. Daly (uncredited) |
| Writing | Harriet Arnow | Novel |
| Writing | Susan Cooper | Teleplay |
| Writing | Hume Cronyn | Teleplay |
| Sound | John Rubinstein | Music |
| Crew | Paul Lohmann | Cinematography |
| Production | Gary Daigler | Associate Producer |
| Production | Bill Finnegan | Producer |
| Production | Bruce Gilbert | Executive Producer |
| Editing | Rita Roland | Editor |
| Art | George Jenkins | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Julie Weiss | Costume Design |
| Production | Deborah Moore | Production Supervisor |
| Production | John G. Wilson | Unit Production Manager |
| Directing | Gary Daigler | First Assistant Director |
| Directing | Katterli Frauenfelder | Second Assistant Director |
| Art | Ralph Hall | Set Designer |
| Sound | Vanessa Theme Ament | Foley Artist |
| Sound | Chris Carpenter | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Gordon L. Day | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Scott D. Smith | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Stan Wetzel | Sound Mixer |
| Crew | James Fierro | Stunts |
| Crew | Rick LeFevour | Stunts |
| Crew | Daniel Maldonado | Stunts |
| Sound | Ted Whitfield | Music Editor |
| Crew | Ross L. Kulma | Set Medic |
| Directing | Daniel Petrie | Director |
