A divorced mother of two boys is stuck working as a telephone operator in a small Texas town during World War II. Her friendship with a Navy sailor on shore leave causes gossip in town.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Sissy SpacekNita | Nita |
 Eric RobertsTeddy | Teddy |
 Sam ShepardBailey | Bailey |
 William SandersonCalvin | Calvin |
 Tracey WalterArnold | Arnold |
 R.G. ArmstrongRigby | Rigby |
 Henry ThomasHarry | Harry |
| CCarey Hollis Jr.Henry | Henry |
 Ed GeldartHenry | Henry |
| Ed GeldartMr. Calloway | Mr. Calloway |
 Bill ThurmanSheriff | Sheriff |
 Suzi McLaughlinJean Lester | Jean Lester |
| LLupe JuárezCrecencio the Barkeeper | Crecencio the Barkeeper |
 Jessie Lee FultonMiss Pud | Miss Pud |
| LLuBelle CampMiss Beulah | Miss Beulah |
 James N. HarrellTicket Taker | Ticket Taker |
| LLee WackerhagenOld Man | Old Man |
| DDave DavisDeputy | Deputy |