An abusive sexual relationship between a white spinster schoolteacher and a young black janitor in 1956 Kansas complicates her struggle to come to grips with her sexuality and emotions.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Anne HeywoodEvelyn Wyckoff | Evelyn Wyckoff |
 Donald PleasenceDr. Steiner | Dr. Steiner |
 Robert VaughnDr. Neal | Dr. Neal |
 Earl HollimanEd Eckles | Ed Eckles |
 Carolyn JonesBeth | Beth |
 Ronee BlakleyBetsy | Betsy |
 Dorothy MaloneMildred | Mildred |
 Doris RobertsMarie | Marie |
 John LafayetteRafe Collins | Rafe Collins |
 Jocelyn BrandoMrs. Hemmings | Mrs. Hemmings |
 R.G. ArmstrongMr. Hemmings | Mr. Hemmings |
 Dana ElcarHavermeyer | Havermeyer |
 J. Patrick McNamaraChest Rollins | Chest Rollins |
| GGary PrendergastMarlon | Marlon |
| RRip ClarkHenry | Henry |
 Tony O'DellStudent | Student |