The Dollmaker
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.
Director Daniel Petrie
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Cast
Dan Hedaya
Skyros
Christine Ebersole
Miss Vashinski
Phyllis Boyens
Mrs. Hull
James N. Harrell
Old John Miller
Diane Dorsey
Irish Neighbor
Sheb Wooley
Mr. Kendrick
Mike Timoney
Army Major
Pat Billingsley
Cooper (as Patrick Billingsley)
Ann Hearn
Max
Studs Terkel
Taxi Driver
Mike Bacarella
Truck Driver
Nikki Creswell
Cassie
Levon Helm
Clovis
Jane Fonda
Gertie Nevels
Raymond Serra
Joe
Bruce McKinnon
Soldier
Cheryl Hamada
Mrs. Saito
Amanda Plummer
Mamie
Geraldine Page
Mrs. Kendrick