The Dollmaker (1984)
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.

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Cast

Jane Fonda Jane Fonda As: Gertie Nevels
Levon Helm Levon Helm As: Clovis
Amanda Plummer Amanda Plummer As: Mamie
Susan Kingsley Susan Kingsley As: Sophronie
Ann Hearn Ann Hearn As: Max
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Storyline

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.


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Certification: PG-13

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Genres: Drama, TV Movie

Language: English

Release Date: 13 May 1984

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Runtime: 142m

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Cast

Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda

Gertie Nevels

Levon Helm

Levon Helm

Clovis

Amanda Plummer

Amanda Plummer

Mamie

Susan Kingsley

Susan Kingsley

Sophronie

Ann Hearn

Ann Hearn

Max

Robert Swan

Robert Swan

Victor (as Bob Swan)

Geraldine Page

Geraldine Page

Mrs. Kendrick

Jason Yearwood

Jason Yearwood

Reuben

David Brady Wilson

David Brady Wilson

Enoch

Starla Whaley

Starla Whaley

Clytie

David Dawson

David Dawson

Amos

Nikki Creswell

Nikki Creswell

Cassie

Raymond Serra

Raymond Serra

Joe

Dan Hedaya

Dan Hedaya

Skyros

Christine Ebersole

Christine Ebersole

Miss Vashinski

Ellen Marchman

Ellen Marchman

Wheateye

Studs Terkel

Studs Terkel

Taxi Driver

Sheb Wooley

Sheb Wooley

Mr. Kendrick

James N. Harrell

James N. Harrell

Old John Miller

Edward Sadlowski

Edward Sadlowski

Bender

Phyllis Boyens

Phyllis Boyens

Mrs. Hull

Mike Timoney

Mike Timoney

Army Major

Bruce McKinnon

Bruce McKinnon

Soldier

Mike Bacarella

Mike Bacarella

Truck Driver

Etel Billig

Etel Billig

Mrs. Bomarita

Pat Billingsley

Pat Billingsley

Cooper (as Patrick Billingsley)

Diane Dorsey

Diane Dorsey

Irish Neighbor

Derek Googe

Derek Googe

Bubble Gum Boy

Cheryl Hamada

Cheryl Hamada

Mrs. Saito

Elizabeth Regal

Elizabeth Regal

School Girl (as Elizabeth Perez)

Jamie Wild

Jamie Wild

GIlbert

Jason Wild

Jason Wild

Jean-Claude

Dennis Kelly

Dennis Kelly

Mr. Daly (uncredited)

Directed By

Gary Daigler

Gary Daigler

First Assistant Director

Katterli Frauenfelder

Katterli Frauenfelder

Second Assistant Director

Daniel Petrie

Daniel Petrie

Director

Writing Credits

Production Crew

Gary Daigler

Gary Daigler

Associate Producer

Bill Finnegan

Bill Finnegan

Producer

Bruce Gilbert

Bruce Gilbert

Executive Producer

Deborah Moore

Deborah Moore

Production Supervisor

John G. Wilson

John G. Wilson

Unit Production Manager

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Julie Weiss

Julie Weiss

Costume Design

Sound

Visual Effects

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Camera

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Lighting

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Art Department

George Jenkins

George Jenkins

Production Design

Ralph Hall

Ralph Hall

Set Designer

Other Crew

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