Ed Hunt Director, Screenwriter Susan Strasberg Miss Viola Davis Actor José Ferrer Doctor Actor Lori Lethin Joyce Russel Actor Melinda Cordell Mrs. Brody Actor Julie Brown Beverly Brody Actor Joe Penny Mr. Harding Actor Bert Kramer Sherriff James Brody Actor Elizabeth Hoy Debbie Brody Actor Billy Jayne Curtis Taylor Actor Ben Marley Duke Benson Actor Ellen Geer Madge Actor Barry Pearson Screenwriter Gerald T. Olson Producer Steven R. McGlothen Executive Producer Stephen L. Posey Cinematographer Ann E. Mills Film Editing Arlon Ober Original Music Lynda Burbank Art Director J. Rae Fox Art Director Judith Holstra Casting