Country
In this country, when the land is your life... you fight for your life.
- 1984
- Rated PG
- 1h 45m
- Drama
Rating: 6.5 out of 10TMDB(34 votes)
Overview
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.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won the National Board of Review for Top Ten Films
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Nominations
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Actress (1985)
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Music
Music by Charles Gross
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Cinematography
Cinematography by David M. Walsh
Details
- Director
- Writer
- William D. WittliffWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- September 29, 1984
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
Production
Cast
Jessica LangeJewell Ivy
Sam ShepardGil Ivy
Wilford BrimleyOtis
Matt ClarkTom McMullen- Theresa GrahamMarlene Ivy
- Levi L. KnebelCarlisle Ivy
Jim HaynieArlon Brewer
Sandra SeacatLouise Brewer- Alex HarveyFordyce, FHA Man
- Stephanie-Stacy PoynerMissy Ivy
- Jim OstercampCowboy
- Robert L. SomersGrain Elevator Operator
- Frank NoelSemi Driver
- Warren DuitPreacher
- Conrad DoanAuctioneer
James N. HarrellBank Officer, Jim- Dean FrenchBartender
- Betty SmithSecretary
- Vern PorterLongley
- Sandra J. HughesMrs. McAdams
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