An aspiring musician is released from prison to find that a song he had written while locked up has been stolen and made into a hit record by a country music superstar. When his confrontation with the star takes a violent turn the ex-con has to go back on the run, but he finds an unexpected ally in a shrewd background singer with a plan to turn the tables in his favor.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Peter FondaBobby Ogden | Bobby Ogden |
 Susan Saint JamesTina Waters | Tina Waters |
 John CrawfordBuzz Cavenaugh | Buzz Cavenaugh |
 James T. CallahanGarland Dupree | Garland Dupree |
 Michael LernerHatch | Hatch |
 Steven FromholzElroy | Elroy |
| RRichard LockmillerAssociate Warden | Associate Warden |
 Matt ClarkBilly Bob | Billy Bob |
| JJan Rita CoblerCathy Moss | Cathy Moss |
| GGene RaderLeon Warback | Leon Warback |
| CCurtis HarrisBig Guy | Big Guy |
| JJerry GreeneDisc Jockey | Disc Jockey |
| DDave HelfertAnchorman | Anchorman |
| JJeffrey FriedmanNewsman | Newsman |
 James N. HarrellCop Chauffeur | Cop Chauffeur |
| NNic ChristieTownie (uncredited) | Townie (uncredited) |
| SSteve GoodwinBar Patron (uncredited) | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| RR.C. KeeneAudience Member / Soap Creek Saloon Patron (uncredited) | Audience Member / Soap Creek Saloon Patron (uncredited) |
| TTommy SplittgerberTiny (uncredited) | Tiny (uncredited) |