The Dollmaker (1984) The Dollmaker

The Dollmaker ★★½ 1984 Excellent adaptation of Harriette Arnow's novel. A strong-willed Kentucky mother of five helps move her family to Detroit in the 1940s. Petrie's direction moves the story along and creates a lovely period vision. 140m/C VHS. Jane Fonda, Levon Helm, Geraldine Page, Amanda Plummer, Susan Kingsley; Director: Daniel Petrie. TV

At-a-glance
Year Released 1984
Length (in minutes) 140
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Levon Helm
Actor Susan Kingsley
Actor Geraldine Page
Actor Jane Fonda
Actor Amanda Plummer
Director Daniel Petrie