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The Dollmaker (1984)

PG-13 · 1984-05-13 · 2h 22m · EN
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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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Daniel PetrieDirector

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Etel BilligEtel BilligMrs. BomaritaPhyllis BoyensPhyllis BoyensMrs. HullNikki CreswellNikki CreswellCassieDiane DorseyDiane DorseyIrish NeighborChristine EbersoleChristine EbersoleMiss VashinskiJane FondaJane FondaGertie NevelsCheryl HamadaCheryl HamadaMrs. SaitoJames N. HarrellJames N. HarrellOld John MillerAnn HearnAnn HearnMaxDan HedayaDan HedayaSkyrosLevon HelmLevon HelmClovisRaymond SerraRaymond SerraJoe

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FamilyHandcrafted

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Genre affinityDrama · Tv MovieTheme affinityFamily · HandcraftedDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference254807

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What is The Dollmaker about?

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.

How long is The Dollmaker?

The Dollmaker has a runtime of 142 minutes.

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