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.

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Cast

Jane Fonda

Gertie Nevels

Levon Helm

Clovis

Amanda Plummer

Mamie

Ann Hearn

Max

Geraldine Page

Mrs. Kendrick

Nikki Creswell

Cassie

Raymond Serra

Joe

Dan Hedaya

Skyros

Christine Ebersole

Miss Vashinski

Studs Terkel

Taxi Driver

Sheb Wooley

Mr. Kendrick

James N. Harrell

Old John Miller