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29 September 1984 (USA) moreTagline:
In this country, when the land is your life...you fight for your lifePlot:
Gilbert Ivy and his wife Jewell are farmers. They seem to be working against the odds, producing no financial surplus... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
Spielberg, Scorsese To Form New Ties(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 20 September 2000)
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Good representation of rural America. moreCast
(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.) | |
| Rev. Warren Duit | ... | Preacher | |
| Conrad Doan | ... | Auctioneer |
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Iceland:L | Singapore:PG | Australia:PG | Argentina:13 | Chile:14 | Finland:K-12 | Norway:11 | Sweden:11 | USA:PGFun Stuff
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"Country" was filmed in 3 miles north and 1 mile west of Dunkerton, IA. A deserted farmstead was selected for the film because it was a surprise that Iowa had modern farm homes. I lived 8 miles from the farm used on a farm of my own. I knew at least 8 of the extras in the movie, so I'm fairly confident of my facts. A number of the farmers in the movie were in fact retired farmers. Reagonomics was the cause of nearly of the the farmers problems. The FHA and bank had encouraged farmers to expand their farm operations. Shortly after they had made huge financial commitments grain and livestock prices dropped drastically. Neither the FHA or banks were overly sympathetic to their plights. The relationship of the Ivy family is very believable and touching, as is Jewels attempt to rally support from among the neighbor farmers. The auction has a basis in history referred to as the "nickel" auctions. During the 30's as farmers were foreclosed on the neighbors would bid a nickel on a piece of equipment and when winning the bid return it to the farmer as a gift. It was their way to support those that supported them. Oh, by the way the guy yelling who gets the money is my dad, and he and his dad went to these nickel auctions. If I can answer and further question about the area etc., contact me at, stoutwood50@aol.com Tag it Country questions.