The Dollmaker (1984)

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.

Cast

Gertie Nevels
Miss Vashinski
Taxi Driver
Mr. Kendrick
Old John Miller
Army Major
Truck Driver
Mrs. Bomarita
Cooper (as Patrick Billingsley)
Irish Neighbor
Bubble Gum Boy
Mrs. Saito
School Girl (as Elizabeth Perez)
Jean-Claude
Mr. Daly (uncredited)
Victor (as Bob Swan)
Mrs. Kendrick

Crew

Teleplay
Cinematography
Associate Producer
Executive Producer
Production Design
Costume Design
Production Supervisor
Unit Production Manager
First Assistant Director
Second Assistant Director
Set Designer
Sound Mixer
Sound Mixer
Sound Mixer
Music Editor