Country
In this country, when the land is your life... you fight for your life.
1984 · 1h 45m · PG
Drama
Directed by
Richard Pearce
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.
Director and cast
- Richard Pearce Director
- Jessica Lange as Jewell Ivy
- Sam Shepard as Gil Ivy
- Wilford Brimley as Otis
- Matt Clark as Tom McMullen
- Theresa Graham as Marlene Ivy
- Levi L. Knebel as Carlisle Ivy
- Jim Haynie as Arlon Brewer
- Sandra Seacat as Louise Brewer
- Alex Harvey as Fordyce, FHA Man
- Stephanie-Stacy Poyner as Missy Ivy
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