Henry Thomas tries to overcome the horrors of his childhood and start a new life with his wife and kid. However, his abusive step-mother and his dependence on alcohol threaten to ruin his future.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Steve McQueenHenry Thomas | Henry Thomas |
 Lee RemickGeorgette Thomas | Georgette Thomas |
 Don MurrayDeputy Sheriff Slim | Deputy Sheriff Slim |
 Paul FixJuge Ewing | Juge Ewing |
 Ruth WhiteMiss Clara | Miss Clara |
 Josephine HutchinsonMme Ewing | Mme Ewing |
 Charles WattsMr. Tillman | Mr. Tillman |
 Carol VeazieMrs. Tillman | Mrs. Tillman |
 Estelle HemsleyCatherine | Catherine |
| KKimberly BlockMargaret Rose Thomas | Margaret Rose Thomas |
| ZZamah CunninghamMrs. T.V. Smith | Mrs. T.V. Smith |
 George DunnCounterman | Counterman |
 Georgia SimmonsMiss Kate Dawson | Miss Kate Dawson |
| BBilly StrangeHenry Thomas (Singing Voice) | Henry Thomas (Singing Voice) |
 Hal BlaineBand Member | Band Member |
 Glen CampbellBand Member | Band Member |
 John DaheimTough Patron | Tough Patron |
 Roy JensonTough Patron | Tough Patron |
| WWallace SchlemmerHorse Boss Guarding Prisoners | Horse Boss Guarding Prisoners |