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Country

  • 19841984
  • PGPG
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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Jessica Lange and Sam Shepard in 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 decides to fight for her family.
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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... Read allGilbert 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.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.

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Richard Pearce
  • Writer
    • William D. Wittliff
  • Stars
    • Jessica Lange
    • Sam Shepard
    • Wilford Brimley
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Pearce
  • Writer
    • William D. Wittliff
  • Stars
    • Jessica Lange
    • Sam Shepard
    • Wilford Brimley
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 16User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    Jessica Lange and Levi L. Knebel in Country (1984)
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    Top cast

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    Jessica Lange
    Jessica Lange
    • Jewell Ivyas Jewell Ivy
    Sam Shepard
    Sam Shepard
    • Gil Ivyas Gil Ivy
    Wilford Brimley
    Wilford Brimley
    • Otisas Otis
    Matt Clark
    Matt Clark
    • Tom McMullenas Tom McMullen
    Theresa Graham
    • Marlene Ivyas Marlene Ivy
    • (as Therese' Graham)
    Levi L. Knebel
    • Carlisle Ivyas Carlisle Ivy
    Jim Haynie
    Jim Haynie
    • Arlon Breweras Arlon Brewer
    Sandra Seacat
    Sandra Seacat
    • Louise Breweras Louise Brewer
    Alex Harvey
    • Fordyce, FHA Manas Fordyce, FHA Man
    Stephanie-Stacy Poyner
    • Missy Ivyas Missy Ivy
    Jim Ostercamp
    • Cowboyas Cowboy
    Robert L. Somers
    • Grain Elevator Operatoras Grain Elevator Operator
    • (as Robert Somers)
    Frank Noel
    • Semi Driveras Semi Driver
    • (as Frank Noel Jr.)
    Warren Duit
    • Preacheras Preacher
    • (as Rev. Warren Duit)
    Conrad Doan
    • Auctioneeras Auctioneer
    James N. Harrell
    • Bank Officer, Jimas Bank Officer, Jim
    • (as James Harrell)
    Dean French
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    Betty Smith
    • Secretaryas Secretary
    • Director
      • Richard Pearce
    • Writer
      • William D. Wittliff
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    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. —Mattias Thuresson
    • social commentary
    • farmer
    • struggle for land
    • oppression
    • justice
    • 55 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • In this country, when the land is your life...you fight for your life
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Second release produced by Touchstone Pictures after Splash (1984)
    • Goofs
      Around the 45-minute mark, when Jewell picks up the mail, the baby in the stroller is happy and gurgling. As the camera pans up to Jewell's face as she begins to read the letter, the sound-effect of a baby crying is heard -- though the actual baby's face is still in-frame and appears happy, as before.
    • Quotes

      Tom McMullen: Listen, you owe the money, nobody forced you to borrow it.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Teachers/Country/The Brother from Another Planet/Old Enough (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      Home
      Written by George Winston

    User reviews16

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Country is a sobering look into how one family deals with the financial failure of a farm.
    A sensitive performance by Jessica Lange as a strong wife and mother who fights to save the family farm. A strong cast of fine actors includes: Sam Shepard, Wilford Brimley, Matt Clark and Therese Graham. This film is realistic,especially for the time in which it was released, 1984. You feel the sense of desperation thanks to outstanding performances.
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    • gitrich
    • Nov 5, 1998

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 29, 1984 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cosechas de ira
    • Filming locations
      • Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
    • Production companies
      • Far West
      • Panagea
      • Touchstone Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $9,640,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $24,443
      • Sep 30, 1984
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,640,000
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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