An alcoholic ex-football player drinks his days away, having failed to come to terms with his sexuality and his real feelings for his football buddy who died after an ambiguous accident. His wife is crucified by her desperation to make him desire her: but he resists the affections of his wife. His reunion with his father—who is dying of cancer—jogs a host of memories and revelations for both father and son.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jessica LangeMaggie Pollitt | Maggie Pollitt |
 Tommy Lee JonesBrick Pollitt | Brick Pollitt |
 Rip TornHarvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt | Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt |
 Kim StanleyIda 'Big Mama' Pollitt | Ida 'Big Mama' Pollitt |
 Penny FullerMae Pollitt | Mae Pollitt |
 David DukesGooper Pollitt | Gooper Pollitt |
 Macon McCalmanReverend Tooker | Reverend Tooker |
 Thomas HillDr. Baugh | Dr. Baugh |
 Fran BennettSookey | Sookey |
 Ami FosterPolly Pollitt | Polly Pollitt |
| JJake JundefBuster | Buster |
| NNeta Lee NoySunnie | Sunnie |