Hackman plays a New York professor who wants a change in his life, and plans to get married to his girlfriend and move to California. His mother understands his need to get away, but warns him that moving so far away could be hard on his father. Just before the wedding, the mother dies. Hackman's sister (who has been disowned by their father for marrying a Jewish man) advises him to live his own life, and not let himself be controlled by their father.
as Gene Garrison
as Tom Garrison
as Margaret Garrison
as Alice
as Dr. Margaret 'Peggy' Thayer
as Norma
as Dr. Mayberry
as Rev. Sam Pell
as Marvin Scott
as Waitress
as 1st Nurse
as 2nd Nurse
as Old Age Home Director
as State Hospital Director
as Hostess
as 3rd Nurse
as Special Nurse