Country
In this country, when the land is your life... you fight for your life.
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
105 min
Release Date
1984-09-29
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
32
Vote Average
6.4
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
Vern Porter
Longley
Sandra J. Hughes
Mrs. McAdams
Rudy Newhoff
Farmer
Ambrose Knebel
Farmer
Bernard Larimer
Farmer
Norbert W. Bruns
Farmer
Albert B. Schmitt
Farmer
Norman Bennett
Farmer
Roy Rechkemmer
Farmer
Roland F. Miller
Farmer
Ralph E. Deuhr
Farmer
Curtis Siemens
Band Member
Donna Manbeck
Band Member
Edwin Manbeck
Band Member
Robert Growney
Band Member
John Jones
Band Member
Will Schmitz Jr.
Young Boy (uncredited)
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