Movie Info

Jane Fonda gives an Emmy-winning performance as Gertie Nevels, a pioneer woman and the mother of five from the Kentucky hills who is forced to uproot ...(read more...) her children to follow her husband Clovis (Levon Helm) to Detroit when he finds work during World War II. One setback follows another and shattering tragedy strikes the family. It's all up to Girtie to find new strength, courage and determination to keep her family together and strong.

Director: Daniel Petrie Sr

MPAA: Unrated

Release Date: May 13, 1984

Cast: Jane Fonda, Levon Helm, Geraldine Page, Amanda Plummer, Ann Hearn