A San Quentin inmate, sentenced to life without parole, writes a play that catches the interest of a reporter.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Nick NolteLee Umstetter | Lee Umstetter |
 Ernie HudsonBagdad | Bagdad |
 Rita TaggartLillian Bingington | Lillian Bingington |
 Mark RolstonDave | Dave |
 Lane SmithClaude | Claude |
 John Toles-BeyNavarro | Navarro |
 Joe MantegnaCarmine | Carmine |
| EEssex SmithVocalist | Vocalist |
| SSam L. WaymonVocalist | Vocalist |
| OOrville StoeberLead Guitar | Lead Guitar |
| CCyro BaptistaBass Guitar | Bass Guitar |
 J.J. JohnstonLazarus | Lazarus |
 William ForsytheBurt the Booster | Burt the Booster |
 Anne RamseyMom Umstetter | Mom Umstetter |
 Ray ReinhardtPop Umstetter | Pop Umstetter |
 Amanda GronichBagdad's Girlfriend | Bagdad's Girlfriend |
 Felton PerryAssociate Warden | Associate Warden |
 Barton HeymanGodot Player | Godot Player |
 Kirsten BakerKirsten | Kirsten |