Country (1984)
In this country, when the land is your life... you fight for your life.
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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: September 29, 1984
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
Screenplay
Music: Charles Gross
Cinematography: David M. Walsh
Editing: Bill Yahraus
Production: Touchstone Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
farm, iowa, tornado, farmer, foreclosure
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Country about?
- 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.
- Who directed Country?
- Country was directed by Richard Pearce.
- Who stars in Country?
- Country stars Jessica Lange, Sam Shepard, Wilford Brimley, Matt Clark, Theresa Graham, Levi L. Knebel.
- How long is Country?
- Country has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Country?
- Country is a Drama film.
- Where was Country produced?
- Country was produced in United States of America.