Lanford Wilson's prize-winning drama about life in a played-out coal town in the Midwest. Against the background of a murder trial, the people recall their lives.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Susan SarandonPatsy Johnson | Patsy Johnson |
 Rue McClanahanCora Groves | Cora Groves |
 Frances SternhagenWilma Atkins | Wilma Atkins |
 Roberts BlossomJudge/Preacher | Judge/Preacher |
 K CallanEvelyn Jackson | Evelyn Jackson |
| CCliff CarpenterPeck Johnson | Peck Johnson |
| SSarah CunninghamNelly Winrod | Nelly Winrod |
 Kathleen DoyleLena Truit | Lena Truit |
 Will HareSkelly Mannor | Skelly Mannor |
 Kate HarringtonMartha Truit | Martha Truit |
| CClifford A. PellowTrucker | Trucker |
| JJoanna RoosMary Winrod | Mary Winrod |
| VVance SorrellsJosh Johnson | Josh Johnson |
 James StaleyRobert Conklin | Robert Conklin |
 Helen StenborgMavis Johnson | Mavis Johnson |
 Ernest ThompsonWalter | Walter |
| CCarol WilliardEva Jackson | Eva Jackson |