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The Dollmaker (1984)

7.6/10 2h 22m May 13, 1984
Drama TV Movie

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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Movie Details

Original Title The Dollmaker
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.4

Cast

Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda
Gertie Nevels
Popularity: 1.5
Levon Helm
Levon Helm
Clovis
Popularity: 2.0
Amanda Plummer
Amanda Plummer
Mamie
Popularity: 1.9
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Susan Kingsley
Sophronie
Popularity: 0.2
Ann Hearn
Ann Hearn
Max
Popularity: 2.1
Robert Swan
Robert Swan
Victor (as Bob Swan)
Popularity: 0.7
Geraldine Page
Geraldine Page
Mrs. Kendrick
Popularity: 0.7
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Jason Yearwood
Reuben
Popularity: 0.0
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David Brady Wilson
Enoch
Popularity: 0.3
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Starla Whaley
Clytie
Popularity: 0.0
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David Dawson
Amos
Popularity: 0.0
Nikki Creswell
Nikki Creswell
Cassie
Popularity: 0.1

Key Crew

Editor Rita Roland
Music John Rubinstein
Cinematography Paul Lohmann
Executive Producer Bruce Gilbert
Producer Bill Finnegan
Director Daniel Petrie

Videos & Trailers

THE DOLLMAKER - 1984 - JANE FONDA - TRAILER
THE DOLLMAKER - 1984 - JANE FONDA - TRAILER
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Backdrops
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Keywords

family handcrafted

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Details
Release Date May 13, 1984
Runtime 2h 22m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.4
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