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Country (1984)

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Released in the mid-1980s, this farm drama stars Jessica Lange and Sam Shepard as Jewell and Gil Ivy, who run a small farm in Iowa that has been in Jewell's family for several generations; her father Otis (Wilford Brimley) lives with them, along with their three children. While the work is hard and the earnings are slim, the Ivys have been able to get by, like most of their neighbors, until a one-two punch threatens to devastate the Iowa farming community. First, a tornado devastates the area,

PG, 1 hr. 49 min.

Drama

Directed By: Richard Pearce

In Theaters: Sep 28, 1984 Wide

On DVD: Dec 9, 2003

Buena Vista Pictures

Cast

Jessica Lange
Jewell Ivy
Sam Shepard
Gil Ivy
Wilford Brimley
Otis
Matt Clark
Tom McMullen
Therese Graham
Marlene Ivy
Levi L. Knebel
Carlisle Ivy
Jim Haynie
Arlon Brewer
Sandra Seacat
Louise Brewer
Alex Harvey
Fordyce
Jim Ostercamp
Cowboy
Norman Bennett
Farmer
Conrad Doan
Auctioneer
Warren Duit
Preacher
James N. Harrell
Bank Officer
Ambrose Knebel
Farmer
Vern Porter
Longley
Stephanie-Stacie Poyner
Missy Ivy
Robert L. Somers
Grain Elevator Operator
John Jones
Band

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Jessica Lange received a well deserved Oscar nomination for this compelling chronicle of farming in the Reagan era.

June 10, 2011 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

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Lange and Shepard are effective as modern farmers under threat.

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Steve Crum

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A compelling and important film which presents the anguish, stress and anger of one contemporary farm family faced with foreclosure.

August 18, 2004 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

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With solid performances, Country is Grapes of Wrath in the contemporary age

November 13, 2011

Kevin Lee

Solid drama, with fine performances all around, especially Jessica Lange. Interesting view of modern American farmers, their trials and tribulations. Moving and very well made.

March 5, 2006