The story, set in Kansas during the 1920's, covers less than a year in the life of a black teenager, and documents the veritable deluge of events which force him into sudden manhood. The family relationships and enmities, the fears, frustrations and ambitions of the black teenager in small-town America are explored with a strong statement about human values.
as Newt
as Marcus
as Sarah
as Kirky
as Arcella
as Uncle Rob
as Silas Newhall
as Booker Savage
as Judge Cavanaugh
as Miss McClintock
as Big Mabel
as Doc Tim Cravens
as Spikey
as Jack Winger
as Chappie Logan
as McCormack
as Jake Kiner
as Prissy
as Jappy
as Harley Davis, Defense Attorney
as Mr. Hall
as Pastor Broadnap
as Pete Winger
as Mrs. Kiner
as Seansy
as Skunk
as Chauncey Cavanaugh (uncredited)
as Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
as Cap'n Tuck (uncredited)
as Farm Boy (uncredited)
as uncredited
