Overview

Small town America, 1945. The boys are coming home, as is Clarence Laidlaw who served overseas in lieu of serving time in prison. Chaos and confusion greet Clarence upon his return - his pre-war moonshine activities and absence have embittered his teenage son, split apart his family, and alienated the small town. Moreover, his conniving sister-in-law conspires with the crooked sheriff to prevent a family reconciliation. In attempting to stabilize his family, and in seeking to punish the conspirator who brought him before the law, Clarence almost destroys both the town and his family. But sanity, love and music conquer all, and family and town are reunited.

Top Cast

Hoyt Axton

Clarence Laidlaw

Karen Black

Zelma Putnam

Art Hindle

Sheriff Lewis Clark

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A.J. Freeman

Uncle Cocklin

Moses Gunn

Isaac

John Vernon

Elmer Sinclair

Nina Foch

Hazel Laidlaw

Ruth Buzzi

Betty

Tina Louise

Violet

Christopher Rydell

Everett Laidlaw

Pamela Springsteen

Judy

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Richard Arnold

Gordy