Country (1984): Cast & Box Office
Country is a 1984 drama directed by Richard Pearce, starring Sam Shepard as Gil Ivy, Matt Clark and Wilford Brimley. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $9.6 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Richard Pearce
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Touchstone Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Country About?
The premise of Country without spoilers.
In a harsh land where survival depends on the soil, farmers Jewell and Gil struggle to make ends meet. Despite endless setbacks and no financial surplus, Gil has become despondent about ever achieving prosperity. Determined, Jewell refuses to surrender and fights to secure a future for her family.
Country Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- social commentary
- farmer
- struggle for land
- oppression
- justice
- broken home
- fairness
- court order
- federal interference
- federal housing authority
- farm auction
- class struggle
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- religious society
- suicide
- federal government
- degradation
- group action
- collective action
- mass action
- lower middle class
- government land
- government interference
- auction
- farm foreclosure
- economic hardship
- farming
- church
- liquidation of assets
- humiliation
- pride
- witness
- violence
- eating
- food
- dinner
- prayer
- neighbor
- brother sister relationship
- grandfather granddaughter relationship
- grandfather grandson relationship
- father daughter relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- father son relationship
- mother son relationship
- teenage boy
- husband wife relationship
- family relationships
- u.s. government
- americana
- united states of america
Country Cast & Characters
Sam Shepard leads the cast as Gil Ivy, with Matt Clark as Tom McMullen and Wilford Brimley as Otis. Directed by Richard Pearce; 35 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard Pearce
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Sam Shepard as Gil Ivy -
Matt Clark as Tom McMullen -
Wilford Brimley as Otis -
Jessica Lange as Jewell Ivy
Also Starring in Country
· 31 more- Jim Haynie Arlon Brewer
- James N. Harrell Bank Officer, Jim
- Norman Bennett Farmer
- John Jones Band Member
- Sandra Seacat Louise Brewer
- Alex Harvey Fordyce, FHA Man
- Vern Porter Longley
- Robert L. Somers Grain Elevator Operator
- Frank Noel Semi Driver
- Betty Smith Secretary
- Will Schmitz Jr. Young Boy (uncredited)
- Theresa Graham Marlene Ivy
- Levi L. Knebel Carlisle Ivy
- Stephanie-Stacy Poyner Missy Ivy
- Jim Ostercamp Cowboy
- Warren Duit Preacher
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- Conrad Doan Auctioneer
- Dean French Bartender
- Sandra J. Hughes Mrs. McAdams
- Rudy Newhoff Farmer
- Ambrose Knebel Farmer
- Bernard Larimer Farmer
- Norbert W. Bruns Farmer
- Albert B. Schmitt Farmer
- Ralph E. Deuhr Farmer
- Curtis Siemens Band Member
- Roland F. Miller Farmer
- Roy Rechkemmer Farmer
- Donna Manbeck Band Member
- Edwin Manbeck Band Member
- Robert Growney Band Member
Country Box Office
Country grossed $9.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$9.6M
- US & Canada
- $9.6M
Cars in Country
11 cars on screen, including the 1982 Ford F-250 and the 1968 Ford F-Series.
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1982 Ford F-250 Important role -
1968 Ford F-Series Important role -
1974 Ford Maverick Important role -
1972 Gleaner K Important role
Country Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “カントリー” and “Minha terra, minha vida”.
- Also known as
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- カントリー
- Minha terra, minha vida
- Country - Les Moissons de la Colère
- Деревня
- Toprak Savaşı
- Țara
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Country FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Country, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Country?
Country runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Country released?
Country was released on September 29, 1984.
Who directed Country?
Country was directed by Richard Pearce.
More films by Richard Pearce Who is in the cast of Country?
Country stars Sam Shepard as Gil Ivy, Matt Clark as Tom McMullen and Wilford Brimley as Otis, among 35 credited actors.
How much did Country make at the box office?
Country grossed $9.6 million worldwide.
Does Country have a post-credit scene?
No. Country has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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