
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.
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.
Jane FondaGertie Nevels
Levon HelmClovis
Amanda PlummerMamie
Ann HearnMax
Geraldine PageMrs. Kendrick
Nikki CreswellCassie
Raymond SerraJoe
Dan HedayaSkyros
Christine EbersoleMiss Vashinski
Studs TerkelTaxi Driver
Sheb WooleyMr. Kendrick
James N. HarrellOld John Miller
James FierroStunts
Scott D. SmithSound Mixer
Hume CronynTeleplay
John RubinsteinMusic
Julie WeissCostume Design
Rick LeFevourStunts
Katterli FrauenfelderSecond Assistant Director
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