The drama, adapted from a story by Katherine Anne Porter, tells of a Swedish immigrant who arrives on a small Texas farm at the turn of the century for work, is hired, and subsequently, and inadvertently, causes the downfall of his employer when a suspicious visitor comes to call.

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Cast

Fred Ward

Royal Earle Thompson

Stellan Skarsgård

Olaf Helton

Adam Faraizl

Young Arthur

Lise Hilboldt

Ellie Thompson

James N. Harrell

Tom Allbright

Jon Cryer

Teenage Herbert

Pat Hingle

Homer T. Hatch

James Gammon

Sheriff

Wayne Tippit

Mr. Burleigh

Roberts Blossom

Mr. McClellan

Doris Hargrave

Mrs. Manning