1978 movie starring Morgan Freeman. This movie is the shortened version that was released from the original 3 part mini series back in 1978.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Claudia McNeilBig Ma | Big Ma |
 Janet MacLachlanMary Logan | Mary Logan |
 Robert ChristianDavid Logan | David Logan |
 Larry B. ScottT.J. | T.J. |
 Roy PooleGranger | Granger |
 Rockne TarkingtonMorrison | Morrison |
 John CullumMr. Jamison | Mr. Jamison |
 Morgan FreemanUncle Hammer | Uncle Hammer |
| LLark RuffinCassie | Cassie |
| TTony RossStacey | Stacey |
| RRodney King AdamsChristopher John | Christopher John |
| JJames Homer BestMelvin | Melvin |
 Charlie BriggsKaleb Wallace | Kaleb Wallace |
| CChristian GarrisonBus Driver | Bus Driver |
| DDavid HaleyR.W. | R.W. |
| MMartin Simpson HemphillSheriff | Sheriff |
| MMark KeithJeremy | Jeremy |
| CColia LaFayettMrs. Berry | Mrs. Berry |
| BBernard LaFayetteWillie | Willie |
| JJoan LewisMiss Crocker | Miss Crocker |
| TThomas Hal PhillipsMr. Higgins | Mr. Higgins |
| JJohn C. Roper Jr.Dewberry | Dewberry |
| AAl ScottBarnett | Barnett |
 Tonea StewartMrs. Avery | Mrs. Avery |
 Lou WalkerMr. Avery | Mr. Avery |
| LLisa WhittingtonLillian Jean | Lillian Jean |