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Two men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did not commit.
Rayford Gibson
Claude Banks
Willie Long
Sergeant Dillard
Cookie
Pokerface
Hoppin' Bob
Jangle Leg
Biscuit
Goldmouth
Radio
Can't Get Right
Dexter Wilkins
Sylvia
Superintendant Abernathy
Stan Blocker
Spanky Johnson
Winston Hancock
Jake
Leon
Young Sheriff Pike
Older Sheriff Pike
Daisy
Young Mae Rose
Older Mae Rose Abernathy
Judge
Slim
Billy's Mama
Billy
Nurse Doherty
Isaac
Bathroom Attendant
Doctor
Blind Reverend Clay
Mrs. Clay
Deputy at Mansion
Man with Lantern
Juke Joint Waitress
Shady Cardplayer
Deputy
Superintendant Burke
Man in Prison
Trustee at Line
Goldmouth's Son
Fire Inspector
Mrs. Dillard
Prison Guard
Captain Tom Burnette
Junkie (as Haskell Vaughn Anderson III)
Gang Banger
Bagman (as William Taylor)
Bagman
Juke Joint Guitarist
Funeral Chaplain
Bouncer (as Ronald Lee Moss)
Mrs. Abernathy
Waiter (as Walter Powell Jr.)
Pilot (as Chris Prevost)
Club Crooner
Mule Cart Driver
Henchman (uncredited)