Daniel Petrie Director Ellen Burstyn Edna Actor Sam Shepard Cal Actor Richard Farnsworth Esco Actor Roberts Blossom John Harper Actor Clifford David George Actor Pamela Payton-Wright Margaret Actor Jeffrey DeMunn Joe Actor Eva Le Gallienne Grandma Pearl Actor Lois Smith Kathy Actor Lane Smith Don Actor Renee Missel Producer Howard Rosenman Producer Lewis John Carlino Screenwriter Mario Tosi Cinematographer Rita Roland Film Editing Maurice Jarre Original Music Paul Sylbert Production Design Edwin O'Donovan Art Director William Batliner Casting Scott Rudin Casting Robert J. LaSanka Casting