Released:
1984-05-13

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.

Director:
Daniel Petrie

Runtime:
2h 22min

Genre:
Drama, TV Movie

• Cast:
• 
  Jane Fonda
  as
  Gertie Nevels
• 
  Levon Helm
  as
  Clovis
• 
  Amanda Plummer
  as
  Mamie
• 
  Susan Kingsley
  as
  Sophronie
• 
  Ann Hearn
  as
  Max