The Holvak family house the escaped convict named Craw that the son befriends. Reverend Holvak's faith is tested and young Ramey faces a choice between a friendship and his family.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Glenn FordRev. Tom Holvak | Rev. Tom Holvak |
 Julie HarrisElizabeth Holvak | Elizabeth Holvak |
 Elizabeth CheshireJulie Mae Holvak | Julie Mae Holvak |
 Lance KerwinRamey Holvak | Ramey Holvak |
 David CarradineCraw Dantley | Craw Dantley |
 Bill McKinneyDeputy Shanks | Deputy Shanks |
 Michael ConradHam | Ham |
 Charles LaneNot listed | Not listed |
 Diane ShaletWilma Jean | Wilma Jean |
| CCynthia HowardIda (as Cynthia Hayward) | Ida (as Cynthia Hayward) |
 Fran RyanMarvis Bidwell | Marvis Bidwell |
 William ChalleeTown Character | Town Character |
 Florence LakeGrandma Boggs | Grandma Boggs |
 Josh AlbeeBo (as Joshua Albee) | Bo (as Joshua Albee) |
| SStuart NisbetHunter | Hunter |
| BBill KarpLuke | Luke |
 Jerry GatlinGuard | Guard |