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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.
33 Cast Members
Jane Fonda
Gertie Nevels
Levon Helm
Clovis
Amanda Plummer
Mamie
Susan Kingsley
Sophronie
Ann Hearn
Max
Robert Swan
Victor (as Bob Swan)
Geraldine Page
Mrs. Kendrick
Jason Yearwood
Reuben
David Brady Wilson
Enoch
Starla Whaley
Clytie
David Dawson
Amos
Nikki Creswell
Cassie
Raymond Serra
Joe
Dan Hedaya
Skyros
Christine Ebersole
Miss Vashinski
Ellen Marchman
Wheateye
Studs Terkel
Taxi Driver
Sheb Wooley
Mr. Kendrick
James N. Harrell
Old John Miller
Edward Sadlowski
Bender
