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Country

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

19846.41h 45m

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.

Directed by Richard Pearce
Written by William D. Wittliff
Produced by Jessica Lange, William D. Wittliff
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Top Cast

Jessica Lange

Jessica Lange

Jewell Ivy

Sam Shepard

Sam Shepard

Gil Ivy

Wilford Brimley

Wilford Brimley

Otis

Matt Clark

Matt Clark

Tom McMullen

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Theresa Graham

Marlene Ivy

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Levi L. Knebel

Carlisle Ivy

Jim Haynie

Jim Haynie

Arlon Brewer

Sandra Seacat

Sandra Seacat

Louise Brewer

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Alex Harvey

Fordyce, FHA Man

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Stephanie-Stacy Poyner

Missy Ivy

Themes & Keywords

farmiowatornadofarmerforeclosure

About Country

Country is a drama film released in 1984 exploring themes of farm, iowa, tornado, farmer, foreclosure. Directed by Richard Pearce, it stars Jessica Lange, Sam Shepard, Wilford Brimley. 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.

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