The Dollmaker
1984During 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.
Acted in
Jane Fonda
as Gertie Nevels
Levon Helm
as Clovis
Amanda Plummer
as Mamie
Susan Kingsley
as Sophronie
Ann Hearn
as Max
Robert Swan
as Victor (as Bob Swan)
Geraldine Page
as Mrs. Kendrick
Jason Yearwood
as Reuben
David Brady Wilson
as Enoch
Starla Whaley
as Clytie
David Dawson
as Amos
Nikki Creswell
as Cassie
Raymond Serra
as Joe
Dan Hedaya
as Skyros
Christine Ebersole
as Miss Vashinski
Ellen Marchman
as Wheateye
Studs Terkel
as Taxi Driver
Sheb Wooley
as Mr. Kendrick
James N. Harrell
as Old John Miller
Edward Sadlowski
as Bender
Phyllis Boyens
as Mrs. Hull
Mike Timoney
as Army Major
Bruce McKinnon
as Soldier
Mike Bacarella
as Truck Driver
Etel Billig
as Mrs. Bomarita
Pat Billingsley
as Cooper (as Patrick Billingsley)
Diane Dorsey
as Irish Neighbor
Derek Googe
as Bubble Gum Boy
Cheryl Hamada
as Mrs. Saito
Elizabeth Regal
as School Girl (as Elizabeth Perez)
Jamie Wild
as GIlbert
Jason Wild
as Jean-Claude
Dennis Kelly
as Mr. Daly (uncredited)