A Death Row inmate uses his prison law studies to fight for his life. Based on a true story.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 William CampbellWhit Whittier | Whit Whittier |
 R. Wright Campbell Whit as a boy (as Robert Campbell) | Whit as a boy (as Robert Campbell) |
 Marian CarrDoll | Doll |
 Kathryn GrantJo-Anne | Jo-Anne |
 Vince EdwardsHamilton | Hamilton |
 Allen NourseSerl Whittier | Serl Whittier |
 Diane DeLaireHallie Whittier | Hallie Whittier |
 Bart BravermanWhit, as a Young Boy (as Bart Bradley) | Whit, as a Young Boy (as Bart Bradley) |
 Paul DubovAl | Al |
| TTyler MacDuffNugent | Nugent |
 Buck KartalianMonk | Monk |
 Eleanor AudleyBlanche | Blanche |
 Thom CarneyHatcheck Charlie | Hatcheck Charlie |
 Joseph ForteLawyer (as Joe Forte) | Lawyer (as Joe Forte) |
 Howard WrightJudge | Judge |
 Harvey StephensWarden | Warden |
 Joe TurkelCurly | Curly |
| JJoel AllenGuard | Guard |
 George CisarPolice Captain | Police Captain |
 Kenner G. KempCourt Clerk | Court Clerk |
 Alan DexterPlain Clothesman | Plain Clothesman |
| WWayne TaylorSkipper Adams | Skipper Adams |