Val Xavier is a drifter in 1940's Mississippi who brings new life to an Italian immigrant woman trapped in a loveless marriage.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Vanessa RedgraveLady Torrance | Lady Torrance |
 Kevin AndersonVal Xavier | Val Xavier |
 Miriam MargolyesVee Talbot | Vee Talbot |
 Brad SullivanJabe Torrance | Jabe Torrance |
 Michael EmersonClown | Clown |
| PPatti AllisonDolly Hamma | Dolly Hamma |
 Sloane SheltonBeulah | Beulah |
 Manning RedwoodTalbot | Talbot |
 Pat McNamaraPee Wee | Pee Wee |
 Anne TwomeyCarol Cutrere | Carol Cutrere |
 Marcia LewisNurse Potter | Nurse Potter |
 Marlene CameronEva Temple | Eva Temple |
| MMichael McCartyDog Hamma | Dog Hamma |
| BBuddy Saba TaweelPapa Romano | Papa Romano |
| DDoyle RichmondConjure Man | Conjure Man |
| PPeg SmallSister Temple | Sister Temple |
| WWalter HookMr. Dubinsky | Mr. Dubinsky |
 Lewis ArltDavid Cutrere | David Cutrere |
| Marcia LewisNurse Porter | Nurse Porter |
| JJoshua SussmanMob Man | Mob Man |
| JJoe RingMob Man | Mob Man |