
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

Shady Cardplayer
Deputy
Superintendant Burke
Man in Prison
Trustee at Line

Trustee at Line
Goldmouth's Son
Fire Inspector
Mrs. Dillard
Prison Guard
Captain Tom Burnette

Junkie (as Haskell Vaughn Anderson III)

Gang Banger

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)

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