Melba Stokes, her mother Sheba and daughter Cheryl embark on a crime spree after their California beauty parlor is repossessed. Their destination is Arkansas, where the three generations of women want to reclaim the family farm.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Cloris LeachmanMelba | Melba |
 Stuart WhitmanJim Bob | Jim Bob |
 Ann SothernSheba | Sheba |
 Jim BackusMr. Albertson | Mr. Albertson |
 Don MostShawn | Shawn |
 Linda PurlCheryl | Cheryl |
 Bryan EnglundSnake | Snake |
 Merie EarleBertha | Bertha |
 Sally KirklandElla Mae | Ella Mae |
 Clint KimbroughDaniel | Daniel |
 Dick MillerWilbur Janeway | Wilbur Janeway |
 Carmen ArgenzianoSupermarket Manager | Supermarket Manager |
 Harry NorthupFBI Man | FBI Man |
| RRalph JamesSheriff - 1932 | Sheriff - 1932 |
| DDinah EnglundMelba - 1932 | Melba - 1932 |
| RRob ReeceMover | Mover |
| MMickey FoxMrs. Morgan | Mrs. Morgan |
 John ApreaMarvin | Marvin |
 Cynthia SongéLucinda | Lucinda |
| HHal MarshallBartender | Bartender |
 Beach DickersonDesk Clerk | Desk Clerk |
 Barbara Ann GrimesLady Teller | Lady Teller |
| BBill McLeanBank Manager | Bank Manager |
| BBill LuckeyNewsman | Newsman |
 Warren MillerJustice of the Peace | Justice of the Peace |
| SSaul KrugmanCol. Snodgrass | Col. Snodgrass |
 Vince BarnettHomer | Homer |
 Tisha SterlingSheba - 1932 | Sheba - 1932 |
 Bill PaxtonJohn | John |
 Dennis QuaidBellhop | Bellhop |