Country

Country is a drama about Jewell and Gil, a farming couple struggling with a lack of profit and poor harvests. While Gil has given up hope of achieving prosperity, Jewell remains determined to fight for the survival of their land and their family.

Directed by Richard Pearce, this was the second film in his career, following Siege. The movie was produced by Jessica Lange and William D. Wittliff, who also wrote the screenplay. Lange stars as Jewell Ivy alongside Sam Shepard as Gil Ivy, with a supporting cast that includes Wilford Brimley, Matt Clark, Theresa Graham, and Levi L. Knebel. The production involved a credited crew of 43 and a cast of 35 people.

Released in 1984 by Touchstone Pictures, the film earned 10 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception has been generally positive, with a rating of 6.6/10 on IMDb based on 2,400 votes and a score of 6.5/10 on TMDB from 34 votes.