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The Dollmaker

75 %|May 13, 1984|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.

Featured Crew

Daniel Petrie
Director
Harriet Arnow
Novel
Susan Cooper
Teleplay
Hume Cronyn
Teleplay
John Rubinstein
Music
Paul Lohmann
Cinematography
Gary Daigler
Associate Producer
Bill Finnegan
Producer

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Cast

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Jane Fonda
Gertie Nevels
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Robert Swan
Victor (as Bob Swan)
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Geraldine Page
Mrs. Kendrick
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Christine Ebersole
Miss Vashinski
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Studs Terkel
Taxi Driver
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Sheb Wooley
Mr. Kendrick
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James N. Harrell
Old John Miller
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Mike Timoney
Army Major
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Mike Bacarella
Truck Driver
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Etel Billig
Mrs. Bomarita
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Pat Billingsley
Cooper (as Patrick Billingsley)
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Diane Dorsey
Irish Neighbor
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Derek Googe
Bubble Gum Boy
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Cheryl Hamada
Mrs. Saito
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Elizabeth Regal
School Girl (as Elizabeth Perez)
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Jamie Wild
GIlbert
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Jason Wild
Jean-Claude
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Dennis Kelly
Mr. Daly (uncredited)