Movie·1984·1h 45m
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In this country, when the land is your life... you fight for your life.
Directed By
Richard Pearce
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Producer
William D. Wittliff, Jessica Lange
Cinematography
David M. Walsh
Music
Charles Gross
Editor
Bill Yahraus
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Jessica Lange
Jewell Ivy
Sam Shepard
Gil Ivy
Wilford Brimley
Otis
Matt Clark
Tom McMullen
Theresa Graham
Marlene Ivy
Levi L. Knebel
Carlisle Ivy
Jim Haynie
Arlon Brewer
Sandra Seacat
Louise Brewer
Alex Harvey
Fordyce, FHA Man
Stephanie-Stacy Poyner
Missy Ivy
Jim Ostercamp
Cowboy
Robert L. Somers
Grain Elevator Operator
Frank Noel
Semi Driver
Warren Duit
Preacher
Conrad Doan
Auctioneer
James N. Harrell
Bank Officer, Jim
Dean French
Bartender
Betty Smith
Secretary
// crew
Crew
William D. Wittliff
Writer, Producer
Richard Pearce
Director
David M. Walsh
Director of Photography
Jessica Lange
Producer
Charles Gross
Original Music Composer
Bill Yahraus
Editor
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