Country

Sep 29, 1984

1h 45m

★ 6.4

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

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Touchstone Pictures

Country Trailers

Cast

Jewell Ivy

Jessica Lange

Gil Ivy

Sam Shepard

Otis

Wilford Brimley

Tom McMullen

Matt Clark

Marlene Ivy

Theresa Graham

Carlisle Ivy

Levi L. Knebel

Arlon Brewer

Jim Haynie

Louise Brewer

Sandra Seacat

Fordyce, FHA Man

Alex Harvey

Missy Ivy

Stephanie-Stacy Poyner

Cowboy

Jim Ostercamp

Grain Elevator Operator

Robert L. Somers

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