The Dollmaker
7.7(15) 1984-05-13 142 minDramaTV Movie
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.
ProducerBill Finnegan
DirectorDaniel Petrie
Cast & characters
Jane Fonda
as Gertie Nevels
Levon Helm
as Clovis
Amanda Plummer
as Mamie
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Susan Kingsley
as Sophronie
Ann Hearn
as Max
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Robert Swan
as Victor (as Bob Swan)
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
Nikki Creswell
as Cassie
Raymond Serra
as Joe
Dan Hedaya
as Skyros
Christine Ebersole
as Miss Vashinski
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Ellen Marchman
as Wheateye
Studs Terkel
as Taxi Driver
Sheb Wooley
as Mr. Kendrick
James N. Harrell
as Old John Miller
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Edward Sadlowski
as Bender
Phyllis Boyens
as Mrs. Hull
Mike Timoney
as Army Major
Bruce McKinnon
as Soldier
Mike Bacarella
as Truck Driver
