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Reviews for The Dollmaker

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7.2 / 10 2h 22min

During World War II, hard-luck farmer Colvis Nevels leaves his rural Kentucky home to take a factory job in bustling Detroit. Reluctantly accompanying Colvis is his long-suffering wife, Gertie, a talented woodcarver set in her traditional ways. When the perils of city life and Colvis' reckless squandering of money send the Nevels into precarious financial straits, Gertie starts a business making hand-carved dolls in order to provide for her family.

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Review by wordartist

As a mother I found this heartbreaking

All Reaction moments

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Review by RubyRaven

An accurate portrayal of Kentucky country folk in a harrowing drama

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Review by ThunderousTarantula

Very enjoyable, good balanced acting from all.

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Review by user705921qz45j

Fonda has a few extraordinary moments...but TV-movie is excruciatingly tasteful

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Review by user770gwo7z65r

One of the best representations of Kentucky life in the 40's

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Review by vintagefilm

Pure genius in all aspects of film making!

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Review by magicmaker

Moving, well-acted, great story.

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Review by user303h4n8vmbr

Don't Underestimate This Little Masterpiece

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Review by user756dwhg6ytn

Jane Fonda could have been an excellent Dramatic actress

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Review by user274eao88lfv

One of Jane Fonda's proudest achievements!

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Review by MysticMongoose

Makes a spiritual statement if you can figure out what it means.

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Review by user5849987nhey

Jane Fonda perfect in a part that Katharine Hepburn would have killed for in her younger years.