Country

In this country, when the land is your life... you fight for your life.

Jewell and Gil are farmers. They seem to be working against the odds, producing no financial surplus. Gil has lost hope of ever becoming prosperous, but Jewell decides to fight for her family.

Drama

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)

Frank Noel

(Semi Driver)

Warren Duit

(Preacher)

Conrad Doan

(Auctioneer)

James N. Harrell

(Bank Officer, Jim)

Dean French

(Bartender)

Betty Smith

(Secretary)

Vern Porter

(Longley)

Sandra J. Hughes

(Mrs. McAdams)

Rudy Newhoff

(Farmer)

Ambrose Knebel

(Farmer)

Bernard Larimer

(Farmer)

Norbert W. Bruns

(Farmer)

Albert B. Schmitt

(Farmer)

Norman Bennett

(Farmer)

Roy Rechkemmer

(Farmer)

Roland F. Miller

(Farmer)

Ralph E. Deuhr

(Farmer)

Curtis Siemens

(Band Member)

Donna Manbeck

(Band Member)

Edwin Manbeck

(Band Member)

Robert Growney

(Band Member)

John Jones

(Band Member)

Will Schmitz Jr.

(Young Boy (uncredited))