Over the course of a single fateful night at a struggling roadside motel, lunch counter, and tourist court located in the Mojave Desert, a diverse group of travelers and locals cross paths, each carrying personal crises, secrets, or past errors that culminate in the final act.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Billie SewardGladys | Gladys |
 William HaadeJoe Miller | Joe Miller |
 Anne RevereMae Andrews | Mae Andrews |
 Paul GuilfoyleJim Andrews | Jim Andrews |
 Emma DunnMa Matthews | Ma Matthews |
| GGeorge WattsPa Matthews | Pa Matthews |
 Dick HoganVince Sanders | Vince Sanders |
 Gale StormAnnie Mathews | Annie Mathews |
 Don CostelloLefty | Lefty |
 Steve PendletonMat | Mat |
 Charles LangFred Matson | Fred Matson |
 Pamela BlakeRuth Matson | Ruth Matson |
 J.M. KerriganBrother 'Doc' Joseph | Brother 'Doc' Joseph |
| CCasey JohnsonBobby Andrews | Bobby Andrews |
 Harry ShannonMcDermott | McDermott |
 Ferris TaylorLansing | Lansing |
| MMarga Ann DeightonWoman #1 | Woman #1 |
 Donald KerrCar Owner | Car Owner |
| RRosalind RalstonWoman #2 | Woman #2 |
| FFrancis SaylesJasper, Postman | Jasper, Postman |
 Sammy SteinMike, Bus Driver | Mike, Bus Driver |
| TTom SmithRadio Announcer (Voice) | Radio Announcer (Voice) |