The Dollmaker (1984)

Overview:
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.

Release Date: 1984-05-13

Genre: Drama, TV Movie

Duration: 142 minutes

Rating: ⭐ 7.7/10 (15 votes)

Actors: Jane Fonda, Levon Helm, Amanda Plummer, Susan Kingsley, Ann Hearn, Robert Swan, Geraldine Page, Jason Yearwood