A pastor with a shady past moves into a rural town just after the Civil War.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Van HeflinLuke Fargo | Luke Fargo |
 Joanne WoodwardLissy | Lissy |
 Philip CareyAlbert Loomis | Albert Loomis |
 Raymond BurrYancey Huggins | Yancey Huggins |
 Allison HayesGeorgina Decrais | Georgina Decrais |
 Myron HealeyFloyd Miller | Floyd Miller |
 Nancy KulpMatty Miller | Matty Miller |
 James GriffithSwallow | Swallow |
 Richard WebbNot listed | Not listed |
 Kathryn GivneyNot listed | Not listed |
 Robert BurtonNot listed | Not listed |
 John CasonNot listed | Not listed |
| JJuney EllisNot listed | Not listed |
| JJimmy HawkinsNot listed | Not listed |
 Adrienne MardenNot listed | Not listed |
 Steve RainesJake Miller (uncredited) | Jake Miller (uncredited) |
 Jean WillesNot listed | Not listed |