After a long time in the army, an Afro-American soldier returns to his hometown, where, years ago, his brother was executed for the rape and murder of two white girls. The commando believes his brother to have been innocent and seeks a proof for that, but there are some people in the town who will stop at nothing to hide the secrets of their past...
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Louis Gossett Jr.James Bragg | James Bragg |
 Bruce DernJunior Stoker | Junior Stoker |
 Melissa LeoCassie | Cassie |
 Paul RoeblingT.J. Campbell | T.J. Campbell |
 Bill CobbsElijah Crooks | Elijah Crooks |
 Henderson ForsytheJudge Brickstone | Judge Brickstone |
 Clifton JamesDexter Cody | Dexter Cody |
 Richard JenkinsRedy | Redy |
 Kenn MichaelLinus Bragg | Linus Bragg |
 G.D. SpradlinHiram Stoker | Hiram Stoker |
| RRosanna CarterMother Bragg | Mother Bragg |
| TTrazana BeverleyCity Clerk | City Clerk |
 Mary Nell SantacroceSecretary | Secretary |
 Marc MacaulayDeputy Bryant | Deputy Bryant |
| KKate BernsohnCindy Lou | Cindy Lou |
 Melody KaySue Ellen | Sue Ellen |
 Dan BiggersWarden | Warden |