Country is a 1984 drama film directed by Richard Pearce, written and co-produced by William D. Wittliff, and co-produced by Jessica Lange. The film stars Lange along with Sam Shepard. Lange was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for this film.
Synopsis[]
Follows the Ivy Family and their efforts to keep the family farm running despite all the major hardships they encounter, including loans, foreclosures, and a tornado.
Cast[]
- Jessica Lange as Jewell Ivy
- Sam Shepard as Gil Ivy
- Wilford Brimley as Otis
- Matt Clark as Tom McMullen
- Therese Graham as Marlene Ivy
- Levi Knebel as Carlisle Ivy
- Jim Haynie as Arlon Brewer
- Sandra Seacat as Louise Brewer
- Alex Harvey as Fordyce
- Stephanie Stacie-Poyner as Missy Ivy
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Trivia[]
- William D. Wittliff was supposed to direct the film, but disagreements with Jessica Lange resulted in him being replaced with Richard Pearce. Sam Shepard did uncredited rewrites.
- The film was intended to be a then modern take on The Grapes of Wrath.