The Dollmaker
Daniel PetrieCast
Jane Fonda 
Levon Helm 
Amanda Plummer Susan Kingsley Ann Hearn 
Robert Swan
Credits
Written by: Susan Cooper
Plot
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.
Sinekatalog’s take
The Dollmaker (1984) is a Canadian drama directed by Daniel Petrie. It stars Jane Fonda, Levon Helm and Amanda Plummer. It runs 142 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.5 / 10 (1,269 votes)
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