Jerrold Freedman Director Victor Love Bigger Thomas Actor Matt Dillon Jan Actor Elizabeth McGovern Mary Dalton Actor Geraldine Page Peggy Actor Oprah Winfrey Mrs. Thomas Actor Akosua Busia Bessie Actor Carroll Baker Mrs. Dalton Actor John McMartin Mr. Dalton Actor Art Evans Doc Actor John Karlen Max Actor Willard E. Pugh Gus Actor David Rasche Buckley Actor Richard Wesley Screenwriter Diane Silver Producer Lindsay Law Executive Producer Thomas Burstyn Cinematographer Aaron Stell Film Editing James Mtume Original Music Stephen Marsh Production Design Anne Kuljian Set Decoration Hilary Cochran Costume Design Hank McCann Casting