Directed by
| Charles Burnett | ||
Writing Credits (WGA)
| Gary Paulsen | ... | (book) |
| Bill Cain | ... | (teleplay) |
Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification
| Beau Bridges | ... | Clel Waller | |
| Carl Lumbly | ... | John | |
| Bill Cobbs | ... | Old Man | |
| Kathleen York | ... | Callie Waller | |
| Gabriel Casseus | ... | Outlaw | |
| Tom Nowicki | ... | Dr. Chamberlain | |
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Joel Traywick | ... | Jeff Waller (as Joel Thomas Traywick) |
| Allison Jones | ... | Sarny | |
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Patty Mack | ... | Evelyn |
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Deborah Duke | ... | Lethe |
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Danny Nelson | ... | Reverend Osee Rush |
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Monica Ford | ... | Egypt |
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Gerald Brown | ... | Joseph |
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Robin Michelle McClamb | ... | Sarnys Mother (as Robin McLamb-Vaughn) |
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Steven Sutherland | ... | Alan Bowen |
| Shannon Eubanks | ... | Fanny Bowen | |
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John P. Ford III | ... | Arthur Waller |
| John Herina | ... | Homer Waller | |
| Jordan Williams | ... | James G. Waller | |
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Bill Gribble | ... | Tom - Slave Trader |
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Bruce Evers | ... | Patroller #1 |
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James Mayberry | ... | Patroller #2 |
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Antwan Isaac | ... | Young Man |
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
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Alecia I. Gainey | ... | Sarny (age 4) |
| Lorraine Toussaint | ... | Dealey | |
Produced by
| Bill Cain | ... | co-producer |
| John Landgraf | ... | co-producer |
| David Manson | ... | executive producer |
| Dennis Stuart Murphy | ... | producer |
Music by
| Stephen James Taylor | ||
Cinematography by
| Elliot Davis | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Dorian Harris | ||
Casting By
| Judith Holstra | ||
Production Design by
| Naomi Shohan | ||
Art Direction by
| Jim Hill | ||
Set Decoration by
| Evette Knight | ... | (as Evette Siegel) |
Costume Design by
| Sharen Davis | ||
Makeup Department
| Sheryl Blum | ... | key hair stylist |
| Kris Evans | ... | makeup artist |
| Kenneth Walker | ... | key hair stylist |
Production Management
| Anne McCaffrey | ... | production supervisor |
| Dennis Stuart Murphy | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Kris Krengel | ... | first assistant director |
| Donald Sparks | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Daryl Asbury | ... | construction coordinator |
| Alisa Lumbreras | ... | charge scenic |
| Melissa Matthies | ... | property master |
| Brett V. Shirley | ... | set dresser |
| Jamie Arbuckle | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Steve A. Stephenson | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Veda Campbell | ... | sound mixer |
| Jed M. Dodge | ... | dialogue editor |
| Robert Jackson | ... | dialogue editor |
| Jaya Jayaraja | ... | boom operator (as J.R. Ramalingham) |
| Phillip Seretti | ... | re-recording mixer / sound supervisor |
| Janja Vujovich | ... | post-production sound coordinator |
Stunts
| David Sanders | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Tom Fendley | ... | electrician |
| Chris Lombardi | ... | first assistant camera |
| Calvin Maehl | ... | gaffer |
| Richard Mall | ... | key grip |
| Bill H. Roberts Jr. | ... | second assistant camera: a camera |
Casting Department
| Shay Griffin | ... | casting: Atlanta |
| Jeff Wickline | ... | extras casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Dana Kay Hart | ... | wardrobe supervisor (as Dana Hart) |
| Karen Keyes | ... | additional wardrobe assistant |
| Kelly O'Gurian | ... | costumer |
Editorial Department
| Brynne Millrany | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Anthony Santiago | ... | assistant film editor |
Location Management
| Sam Holland | ... | location scout |
Music Department
| John Bidasio | ... | music supervisor |
| Liz Lachman | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Patricia A. Fullerton | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Robert Brubaker | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Sandra Mitchum Ballard | ... | assistant production accountant |
| Joan Marie Churchill | ... | assistant: Mr. Manson |
| Marcy DeVeaux | ... | public relations |
| Jyllel Syage Dickerman | ... | production accountant |
| Shannon Ragsdale | ... | production assistant |
| John David Ware | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
