The Sparta police investigate allegations of child abuse in a religious cult run by a charismatic leader, leading to a tense, and deadly, stand-off.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Carroll O'ConnorSheriff William O. 'Bill' Gillespie | Sheriff William O. 'Bill' Gillespie |
 Carl WeathersChief Hampton Forbes | Chief Hampton Forbes |
 Denise NicholasHarriet DeLong Gillespie | Harriet DeLong Gillespie |
 Peter FondaMarcantony Appfel | Marcantony Appfel |
 Mitchell LauranceAlan Calloway | Alan Calloway |
 Karen CarlsonAtty. Sarah Hallisey | Atty. Sarah Hallisey |
 Alan AutryCapt. V.L. 'Bubba' Skinner | Capt. V.L. 'Bubba' Skinner |
 Hugh O'ConnorLt. Lonnie Jamison | Lt. Lonnie Jamison |
 David HartSgt. Parker Williams | Sgt. Parker Williams |
 Crystal R. FoxSgt. LuAnn Corbin | Sgt. LuAnn Corbin |
 Gwynyth WalshLula Finch | Lula Finch |
 Margo MoorerRobin Stewart - Social Worker | Robin Stewart - Social Worker |
 Wilbur FitzgeraldDist. Atty. Gerard Darnelle | Dist. Atty. Gerard Darnelle |
 Jen HarperDr. Winona Day | Dr. Winona Day |
 Robert C. TreveilerReporter Robert Stone | Reporter Robert Stone |