The Dollmaker(1984)
The Dollmaker Synopsis
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.
The Dollmaker (1984) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Daniel Petrie, released on May 13, 1984 with a runtime of 2h 22m. It stars Jane Fonda, Levon Helm, Amanda Plummer and Susan Kingsley. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Petrie
- Writers:
- Harriet Arnow, Susan Cooper, Hume Cronyn
- Producers:
- Bill Finnegan
- Status:
- Released
The Dollmaker (1984) Trailer
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The Dollmaker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jane Fonda
as Gertie Nevels
Levon Helm
as Clovis
Amanda Plummer
as Mamie
- Susan Kingsley
Susan Kingsley
as Sophronie
Ann Hearn
as Max
- Robert Swan
Robert Swan
as Victor (as Bob Swan)
Geraldine Page
as Mrs. Kendrick
- Jason Yearwood
Jason Yearwood
as Reuben
- David Brady Wilson
David Brady Wilson
as Enoch
- Starla Whaley
Starla Whaley
as Clytie
- David Dawson
David Dawson
as Amos
Nikki Creswell
as Cassie
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Petrie, written by Harriet Arnow, Susan Cooper and Hume Cronyn, produced by Bill Finnegan.
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The Dollmaker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Dollmaker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dollmaker online?
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The Dollmaker (1984) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Dollmaker?
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The main cast of The Dollmaker (1984) includes Jane Fonda, Levon Helm, Amanda Plummer, Susan Kingsley and Ann Hearn. The film was directed by Daniel Petrie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dollmaker released?
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The Dollmaker was released on May 13, 1984 and runs for 2h 22m.
Is The Dollmaker worth watching?
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The Dollmaker (1984) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Dollmaker?
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Yes. The official The Dollmaker trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.