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The Dollmaker

7.7/10
TMDB15 votes
Original: 142 min

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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About The Dollmaker

The Dollmaker (1984) is a film in the drama, tv movie genres. Directed by . The cast includes Jane Fonda, Levon Helm, Amanda Plummer, Susan Kingsley.

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Original language
Runtime
142 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United States of America
Production companies
Finnegan Productions, IPC Films
Directors

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What is The Dollmaker about?

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.

Who stars in The Dollmaker?

Jane Fonda, Levon Helm, Amanda Plummer, Susan Kingsley, Ann Hearn, Robert Swan. See the cast cards above for character names.

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