Robert M. Young Director Ja'net DuBois Rodeen Gamble Actor Theresa Merritt Mama Meley Actor Kevin Hooks J.T. Gamble Actor Michael Gorrin Mr. Rosen Actor Olga Fabian Mrs. Rosen Actor Holland Taylor Mrs. Arnold Actor Robert Brown Boomer Actor David Ayala Claymore Actor Helen Martin Mrs. Hill Actor Jane Wagner Screenwriter Jacqueline Babbin Producer Barbara Schultz Executive Producer Frank Lewin Music Allan Green Cinematographer Saul Landa Film Editing Ben Kasazkow Art Director