The Dollmaker

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.

Etel Billig

Mrs. Bomarita

Phyllis Boyens

Mrs. Hull

Nikki Creswell

Cassie

Diane Dorsey

Irish Neighbor

Christine Ebersole

Miss Vashinski

Jane Fonda

Gertie Nevels

Cheryl Hamada

Mrs. Saito

James N. Harrell

Old John Miller

Ann Hearn

Max

Dan Hedaya

Skyros

Levon Helm

Clovis

Raymond Serra

Joe

Susan Kingsley

Sophronie

Bruce McKinnon

Soldier

Geraldine Page

Mrs. Kendrick

Ellen Marchman

Wheateye

Elizabeth Perez

School Girl

Studs Terkel

Taxi Driver