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In this country, when the land is your life... you fight for your life.
Sep 29, 1984 · 1h 45m
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Drama

PLOT

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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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
Directed by Richard Pearce

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Touchstone Pictures
Country
US

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