The Dollmaker

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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.

Cast

Jane Fonda

Gertie Nevels

Levon Helm

Clovis

Amanda Plummer

Mamie

S

Susan Kingsley

Sophronie

Ann Hearn

Max

R

Robert Swan

Victor (as Bob Swan)

Geraldine Page

Mrs. Kendrick

J

Jason Yearwood

Reuben

D

David Brady Wilson

Enoch

S

Starla Whaley

Clytie

D

David Dawson

Amos

Nikki Creswell

Cassie

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