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

Great players, true to life situations

A sobering look at farms in crisis. Shows how farmers tried to hide herds from government lenders, the human cost of financial strain, the hopelessness shown by families who have reached the end of their financial rope. Sam Shepard and Jessica Lange anchor a strong and capable cast that effectively portrays the plight of U.S. farmers in the mid-1980s. Cinematography well done, with Kansas and Nebraska location shooting. Auction scene is heart-wrenching, as a farm held by generations of one family is auctioned to satisfy debtors. To watch the bidders converge on the equipment lined up for sale is a powerful image, repeated many times throughout the Plains states during that period.