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

1984

1h 45m

6.4(32 votes)

Drama

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.

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35 members

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Jessica Lange

Jewell Ivy

Writing

Sam Shepard

Gil Ivy

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Wilford Brimley

Otis

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Matt Clark

Tom McMullen

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Theresa Graham

Marlene Ivy

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Levi L. Knebel

Carlisle Ivy

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Jim Haynie

Arlon Brewer

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Sandra Seacat

Louise Brewer

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Alex Harvey

Fordyce, FHA Man

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Stephanie-Stacy Poyner

Missy Ivy

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Jim Ostercamp

Cowboy

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Robert L. Somers

Grain Elevator Operator

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Frank Noel

Semi Driver

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Warren Duit

Preacher

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Conrad Doan

Auctioneer

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James N. Harrell

Bank Officer, Jim

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Dean French

Bartender

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Betty Smith

Secretary

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Vern Porter

Longley

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Sandra J. Hughes

Mrs. McAdams

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Rudy Newhoff

Farmer

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Ambrose Knebel

Farmer

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Bernard Larimer

Farmer

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Norbert W. Bruns

Farmer

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Albert B. Schmitt

Farmer

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Norman Bennett

Farmer

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Roy Rechkemmer

Farmer

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Roland F. Miller

Farmer

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Ralph E. Deuhr

Farmer

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Curtis Siemens

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Donna Manbeck

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Edwin Manbeck

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Robert Growney

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John Jones

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Will Schmitz Jr.

Young Boy (uncredited)

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