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

6.4

1h 45m

1984

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

Synopsis

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

Richard Pearce

Trailer

Drama

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Cast & Crew

Jessica Lange

Jessica Lange

as Jewell Ivy

Sam Shepard

Sam Shepard

as Gil Ivy

Wilford Brimley

Wilford Brimley

as Otis

Matt Clark

Matt Clark

as Tom McMullen

Theresa Graham

as Marlene Ivy

Levi L. Knebel

as Carlisle Ivy

Jim Haynie

Jim Haynie

as Arlon Brewer

Sandra Seacat

Sandra Seacat

as Louise Brewer

Alex Harvey

as Fordyce, FHA Man

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