Scott Glenn
Eli 'Pappy' Chandler
A young boy, his family, and the migrant workers they hire to work their cotton farm struggle against difficult odds to raise and sell the crop. Meanwhile, the boy dreams of living in better conditions. However, with this particularly tough farming season, the boy learns that his challenges guide him in discovering who he really is.
Eli 'Pappy' Chandler
Luke Chandler
Jesse Chandler
Hank Spruill
Tally Spruill
Kathleen Chandler
Cowboy
Gran Chandler
Stick Peters
Trot Spruill
Miguel
Mr. Spruill
Mrs. Spruill
Man Discussing Weather (uncredited)
Narrator (uncredited) / Novel
Associate Producer
Production Design
Set Decoration
Director
Executive Producer
