Country
“In this country, when the land is your life... you fight for your life.”
Synopsis
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.
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Country (1984) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-28
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Pearce
- Screenplay & Story
- William D. Wittliff
- Original Score
- Charles Gross
- Original Title
- Country
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Touchstone Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Pearce
William D. Wittliff
Charles Gross
David M. Walsh
Bill Yahraus
William D. Wittliff, Jessica Lange
Department Leadership Roster
William D. Wittliff
Writer
Richard Pearce
Director
John B. Mansbridge
Production Design
William D. Wittliff
Producer
Ron Hobbs
Production Design
David M. Walsh
Director of Photography
Jessica Lange
Producer
Charles Gross
Original Music Composer
Bill Yahraus
Editor
Peter Anderson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Rita Salazar
Costume Design
Thomas Welsh
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Country
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What is Country about?
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.
Who directed Country?
Country was directed by Richard Pearce.
Who stars in Country?
The principal cast of Country includes Jessica Lange, Sam Shepard, Wilford Brimley, Matt Clark, Theresa Graham.
When was Country released and how long is it?
Country was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Country?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Country was composed by Charles Gross.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Country?
Country holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).