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.
Newt
Marcus
Sarah
Kirky
Arcella
Uncle Rob
Silas Newhall
Booker Savage
Judge Cavanaugh
Miss McClintock
Big Mabel
Doc Tim Cravens
Spikey
Jack Winger
Chappie Logan
McCormack
Jake Kiner
Prissy
Jappy
Harley Davis, Defense Attorney
Mr. Hall
Pastor Broadnap
Pete Winger
Mrs. Kiner
Seansy
Skunk
Chauncey Cavanaugh (uncredited)
Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
Cap'n Tuck (uncredited)
Farm Boy (uncredited)