In the Deep South of the 1930s, Rose is taken in by the Hillyer family to serve as housemaid so that she can avoid falling into a life of prostitution. Her appearence and personality is such that all men fall for her, and she knows it. She can't help herself from getting into trouble with men.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Laura DernRose | Rose |
 Robert DuvallMr. Hillyer | Mr. Hillyer |
 Diane LaddMrs. Hillyer | Mrs. Hillyer |
 Lukas HaasWillcox "Buddy" Hillyer | Willcox "Buddy" Hillyer |
 John HeardOlder Willcox "Buddy" Hillyer | Older Willcox "Buddy" Hillyer |
 Kevin ConwayDr. Martinson | Dr. Martinson |
 Robert John BurkeDave Wilkie | Dave Wilkie |
 Lisa JakubFrances "Dolly" Hillyer | Frances "Dolly" Hillyer |
| EEvan LockwoodWarren "Waski" Hillyer | Warren "Waski" Hillyer |
| MMatthew SutherlandBilly | Billy |
| DD. Anthony PenderFoster | Foster |
| DDavid E. ScarboroughHorton | Horton |
| RRobin Dale RobertsonYoung Salesman | Young Salesman |
| GGeneral Fermon Judd Jr.Shadrack | Shadrack |
 Richard K. OlsenChief of Police | Chief of Police |
| MMichael MottMan in Store | Man in Store |
| JJames BinnsMinister | Minister |
| GGelene KrugStand-In | Stand-In |
| JJeffrey SmithStand-In | Stand-In |