105 minutes
9/29/1984
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.
Jessica Lange
as Jewell Ivy
Sam Shepard
as Gil Ivy
Wilford Brimley
as Otis
Matt Clark
as Tom McMullen
Theresa Graham
as Marlene Ivy
Levi L. Knebel
as Carlisle Ivy
Jim Haynie
as Arlon Brewer
Sandra Seacat
as Louise Brewer
Alex Harvey
as Fordyce, FHA Man
Stephanie-Stacy Poyner
as Missy Ivy
Jim Ostercamp
as Cowboy
Robert L. Somers
as Grain Elevator Operator
Frank Noel
as Semi Driver
Warren Duit
as Preacher
Conrad Doan
as Auctioneer
James N. Harrell
as Bank Officer, Jim
Dean French
as Bartender
Betty Smith
as Secretary
Vern Porter
as Longley
Sandra J. Hughes
as Mrs. McAdams
Rudy Newhoff
as Farmer
Ambrose Knebel
as Farmer
Bernard Larimer
as Farmer
Norbert W. Bruns
as Farmer
Albert B. Schmitt
as Farmer
Norman Bennett
as Farmer
Roy Rechkemmer
as Farmer
Roland F. Miller
as Farmer
Ralph E. Deuhr
as Farmer
Curtis Siemens
as Band Member
Donna Manbeck
as Band Member
Edwin Manbeck
as Band Member
Robert Growney
as Band Member
John Jones
as Band Member
Will Schmitz Jr.
as Young Boy (uncredited)