Jim Lassister seeks the man responsible for his sister's death. His quest draws him into an insular community ruled by an uncompromising charlatan and his brutal riders.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Ed HarrisJim Lassiter | Jim Lassiter |
 Amy MadiganJane Withersteen | Jane Withersteen |
 Henry ThomasBern Venters | Bern Venters |
 Robin TunneyElizabeth 'Bess' Erne | Elizabeth 'Bess' Erne |
 Norbert WeisserDeacon Tull | Deacon Tull |
 G.D. SpradlinPastor Dyer | Pastor Dyer |
 Lynn WanlassHester Brandt | Hester Brandt |
| BBob L. HarrisCollier Brandt | Collier Brandt |
 Jerry WillsOldring, Rustler Leader | Oldring, Rustler Leader |
| RRusty MusselmanMatthew Blake | Matthew Blake |
| SSandy E. ScottDeputy Coulter | Deputy Coulter |
 Tom BowerJudkins (uncredited) | Judkins (uncredited) |
| EErin Neal(uncredited) | (uncredited) |