In 1957, black lawyer John Williams has to defend his nephew Charlie, who is accused of strangling a white boy to death. John doesn't believe Charlie did it, and although Charlie confesses, John wants to find out the real truth.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Courtney B. VanceJohn Williams | John Williams |
 Charles S. DuttonCharles Williams | Charles Williams |
 Kadeem HardisonEddie Williams | Eddie Williams |
 Lonette McKeeCarol Williams | Carol Williams |
 Garland WhittCharlie Williams | Charlie Williams |
 Karen GlaveAnna Huggins | Anna Huggins |
| JJeff ClarkeTimothy | Timothy |
| NNancy HerardRose | Rose |
| JJim JonesPhilip | Philip |
 Alex KarzisFrank | Frank |
 Dan LettFrank Minor | Frank Minor |
 Aron TagerJudge Aker | Judge Aker |
| BBirdie M. HaleMrs. Barry | Mrs. Barry |
 Peter MacNeillCaptain McCully | Captain McCully |
| JJeff JonesStanley Harris | Stanley Harris |
 Phillip MacKenzieAnthony Grey | Anthony Grey |
| TTricia WilliamsIrate Woman | Irate Woman |
| KKerry DuffBetty Williams | Betty Williams |
 Kevin DuhaneyDavid Williams | David Williams |
 Zachary BennettBobby Dolman | Bobby Dolman |
 Victor ErtmanisHenry Dolman | Henry Dolman |
 Louis Di BiancoDr. Ponti | Dr. Ponti |
 Dan PetronijevicJack Hagan | Jack Hagan |
 Nicholas PascoSergeant Sidello | Sergeant Sidello |