This story tells those self-denials of an honest man what necessary to reach his object of life.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Donald SutherlandEthan Hawley | Ethan Hawley |
 Teri GarrMary Hawley | Mary Hawley |
 Tuesday WeldMargie Young-Hunt | Margie Young-Hunt |
 Michael V. GazzoMarullo | Marullo |
 Richard MasurDanny | Danny |
 E.G. MarshallMr. Baker | Mr. Baker |
| KKirk BrennanAllen Hawley | Allen Hawley |
| AAmanita HyldahlEllen Hawley | Ellen Hawley |
 Nan MartinMrs. Baker | Mrs. Baker |
 Macon McCalmanReverend Sloane | Reverend Sloane |
 Ben PiazzaLouis Brock | Louis Brock |
| MMargaret WheelerMiss Elgar | Miss Elgar |
| TTom PlettsDave | Dave |
| LLinda HoyMildred | Mildred |
| CChris LugoStudent (uncredited) | Student (uncredited) |
| CChris SundleeCarnival Vendor (uncredited) | Carnival Vendor (uncredited) |