The Dollmaker

2h 22min

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.

Cast

Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda

Gertie Nevels
Robert Swan

Robert Swan

Victor (as Bob Swan)
Geraldine Page

Geraldine Page

Mrs. Kendrick
Christine Ebersole

Christine Ebersole

Miss Vashinski
Studs Terkel

Studs Terkel

Taxi Driver
Sheb Wooley

Sheb Wooley

Mr. Kendrick
James N. Harrell

James N. Harrell

Old John Miller
Mike Timoney

Mike Timoney

Army Major
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)

Release date

13th May 1984

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English