In 1978 Tennessee, a single mother and political appointee risks her career and her life to blow the whistle on rampant corruption in the penal system.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Sissy SpacekMarie Ragghianti | Marie Ragghianti |
 Jeff DanielsEddie Sisk | Eddie Sisk |
 Keith SzarabajkaKevin McCormack | Kevin McCormack |
 Morgan FreemanCharles Traughber | Charles Traughber |
 Fred ThompsonFred Thompson | Fred Thompson |
 Lisa BanesToni Greer | Toni Greer |
 Trey WilsonFBI Agent | FBI Agent |
 John CullumDeputy Attorney General | Deputy Attorney General |
 Don HoodGovernor Blanton | Governor Blanton |
| CClarence FelderJack Lowery | Jack Lowery |
 Graham BeckelCharlie Benson | Charlie Benson |
 Macon McCalmanMurray Henderson | Murray Henderson |
 Collin Wilcox PaxtonVirginia | Virginia |
 Vincent IrizarryDave Ragghianti | Dave Ragghianti |
 Lisa FosterSherry Lomax | Sherry Lomax |
 Leon RippyGary Gerbitz | Gary Gerbitz |
 Timothy CarhartClayton Dawson | Clayton Dawson |
 Stephen McKinley HendersonCooper's Husband | Cooper's Husband |