John Erman Director Louis Gossett Jr. James Bragg Actor Bruce Dern Junior Stoker Actor Melissa Leo Cassie Actor Paul Roebling T.J. Campbell Actor Bill Cobbs Elijah Crooks Actor Richard Jenkins Redy Actor Ric Reitz Reporter Actor Tom Nowicki Prosecutor Actor Clifton James Dexter Cody Actor Kenny Blank Linus Bragg Actor G.D. Spradlin Hiram Stoker Actor Tim Ware Young Dexter Cody Actor Edith Ivey Sarah Cody Actor Charles Black Chaplain Actor Melody Kay Sue Ellen Actor Marc Macaulay Deputy Bryant Actor Rosanna Carter Mother Bragg Actor David Stout Screenwriter Tracy Keenan Wynn Screenwriter Randy Finch Producer