A pitcher of a major-league baseball team finds out that his teammate and pal is desperately trying to hide that he is dying of a terminal disease so the owner won't find out and fire him.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Paul NewmanHenry "Author" Wiggen | Henry "Author" Wiggen |
 Albert SalmiBruce Pierson | Bruce Pierson |
 Rudy BondDutch | Dutch |
 Clu GulagerCoker | Coker |
 Arch JohnsonGoose | Goose |
 Georgann JohnsonHolly | Holly |
| AAllen LeafMick | Mick |
 John McGovernMr. Moors | Mr. Moors |
 George PeppardPiney Woods | Piney Woods |
 Bert RemsenHorse | Horse |
| AAnn ThomasTelephone Operator | Telephone Operator |
 Barbara BabcockNot listed | Not listed |