Country

In this country, when the land is your life... you fight for your life.

Jewell and Gil are farmers. They seem to be working against the odds, producing no financial surplus. Gil has lost hope of ever becoming prosperous, but Jewell decides to fight for her family.

Jessica Lange

Jewell Ivy

Sam Shepard

Gil Ivy

Wilford Brimley

Otis

Matt Clark

Tom McMullen

Theresa Graham

Marlene Ivy

Levi L. Knebel

Carlisle Ivy

Jim Haynie

Arlon Brewer

Sandra Seacat

Louise Brewer

Alex Harvey

Fordyce, FHA Man

Stephanie-Stacy Poyner

Missy Ivy

Jim Ostercamp

Cowboy

Robert L. Somers

Grain Elevator Operator

Frank Noel

Semi Driver

Warren Duit

Preacher

Conrad Doan

Auctioneer

James N. Harrell

Bank Officer, Jim

Dean French

Bartender

Betty Smith

Secretary