Country (1984)

Gilbert Ivy and his wife Jewell are farmers. They seem to be working against the odds, producing no financial surplus. Gilbert has lost hope of ever becoming prosperous, but his wife ... See full summary »

Director:

Richard Pearce

Writer:

William D. Wittliff

Stars:

Jessica Lange, Sam Shepard, Wilford Brimley

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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
Jim Ostercamp	...	Cowboy
Robert L. Somers	...	Grain Elevator Operator (as Robert Somers)
Frank Noel	...	Semi Driver (as Frank Noel Jr.)
Warren Duit	...	Preacher (as Rev. Warren Duit)
Conrad Doan	...	Auctioneer

Storyline

Gilbert Ivy and his wife Jewell are farmers. They seem to be working against the odds, producing no financial surplus. Gilbert has lost hope of ever becoming prosperous, but his wife decides to fight for her family.

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Plot Keywords:

farmer | liquidation of assets | oppression | court order | broken home | 

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Taglines:

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

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 September 1984 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cosecha de ira

Filming Locations:

Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$8,400,000 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Far West, Panagea, Touchstone Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

First release produced by Touchstone Pictures.

User Reviews

Another solid performance by Lange...

Iowa farm family, unable to turn a profit, is faced with foreclosure on their land by the bank; the husband--his pride bruised--slips into despair while his resilient wife (Oscar-nominated Jessica Lange) does her best to salvage whatever she can to keep the family together. She coddles her father (who blames her husband for losing the grip on the farm), she rallies other farmers for a peaceful protest...she even tries talking a neighbor out of committing suicide. A story on the loss of human dignity and self-worth, intensely felt and well-acted if cinematically pedestrian. The music score (with solemn piano solos) tells you what you're in for: a despairing portrait of our economic times. The point comes through, and yet the film isn't really moving or all that memorable. ** from ****