The Dollmaker

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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  Jane Fonda

  Gertie Nevels
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  Levon Helm

  Clovis
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  Amanda Plummer

  Mamie
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  Ann Hearn

  Max
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  Geraldine Page

  Mrs. Kendrick
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  Nikki Creswell

  Cassie
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  Raymond Serra

  Joe
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  Dan Hedaya

  Skyros
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  Christine Ebersole

  Miss Vashinski
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  Studs Terkel

  Taxi Driver