Directed by
| John Korty | ||
Writing Credits (WGA)
| Marsha Norman | ... | (play) |
| Eugene Corr | ... | (teleplay) & |
| Ruth Shapiro | ... | (teleplay) |
Cast (in credits order) verified as complete
| Rebecca De Mornay | ... | Arlene Holsclaw | |
| Robert Knepper | ... | Carl | |
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Carol Mitchell-Leon | ... | Ruby |
| Richard Jenkins | ... | Chaplain | |
| Ellen Burstyn | ... | Arlie's Mother | |
| Tandy Cronyn | ... | Placement Worker | |
| Norm Skaggs | ... | Brian Craig | |
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Sue Bugden | ... | Parole Agent |
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Kevin Dewey | ... | Driver in Pickup |
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Sean Sweeney | ... | Boy in Pickup |
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Jack Swanson | ... | Arlie's Father |
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Amy Dott | ... | Young Arlie |
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Bruce Evers | ... | Prison Guard |
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Linda Pierce | ... | Shopkeeper |
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Suzi Bass | ... | Processor |
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Rosemary Newcott | ... | Job Counselor |
| David Dwyer | ... | Paraplegic | |
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Sharlene Ross | ||
| L. Warren Young | ... | Bartender | |
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Whitt Brantley | ... | Prison Guard (uncredited) |
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Jerry Campbell | ... | State patrolman (uncredited) |
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Joy Farmer | ... | Curly-Haired Girl (uncredited) |
| Clarinda Ross | ... | School Secretary (uncredited) | |
Produced by
| Robert Halmi Sr. | ... | executive producer |
| Dorothea G. Petrie | ... | producer |
| Brent Shields | ... | co-producer |
| Richard Welsh | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Mason Daring | ||
Cinematography by
| William Wages | ||
Editing by
| Jim Oliver | ||
Casting By
| Lynn Kressel | ||
Art Direction by
| Jan Scott | ||
Set Decoration by
| Joseph Litsch | ||
Costume Design by
| Marjorie Bowers | ||
Makeup Department
| Lynn Barber | ... | key makeup artist |
| Taylor Knight | ... | key hair stylist |
| Sarah Mays | ... | assistant makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Tom Luse | ... | unit production manager |
| Karen Mayeda Vranek | ... | post-production supervisor (as Karen L. Mayeda) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Richard Feury | ... | first assistant director (as Dick Feury) |
| Jonathan Watson | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Irby Langley | ... | property master |
| Eric Luling | ... | on-set dresser |
| Guy H. Tuttle | ... | construction coordinator (as Guy Tuttle) |
| Fred Holloway | ... | props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| John Asman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| David E. Fluhr | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Stephen Grubbs | ... | sound supervisor |
| Jeff Norton | ... | boom operator |
| Kenneth B. Ross | ... | sound mixer |
| Melissa Sherwood Hofmann | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Charles Bruce | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Lonnie R. Smith Jr. | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Dianna Avena | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dan Cornwall | ... | best boy electric |
| Eddie Evans | ... | key grip |
| Tully McCulloch | ... | gaffer |
| Jacqueline J. Nivens | ... | second assistant camera |
| Robert Robinson | ... | first assistant camera |
| Scott Jolliff | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Mike Robinson | ... | generator operator (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Pat Cartwright Barwick | ... | first extras casting assistant |
| Shay Griffin | ... | casting: Atlanta |
| Cynthia Stillwell | ... | extras casting |
Editorial Department
| Brian Fassett | ... | assistant editor |
Location Management
| Tom Pietschner | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Stan Jones | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Wendy Dallas | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Teddy J. Ritchie | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Karen Eisenstadt | ... | production accountant |
| Diane Franey | ... | production coordinator |
| Larry Gilbert | ... | ((police security) |
| Kenneth Roth | ... | assistant coordinator |
| Mindy Weissman | ... | assistant coordinator |
| Senia Phillips | ... | head animal trainer (uncredited) |
| Michael C. Smith | ... | police coordinator (uncredited) |
