Based on James A. Michener's story about a pioneer family, from 1820 to just before the Civil War. Sarah Miles. Matt: Stacy Keach. John: Harris Yulin. Creed: Granville Van Dusen. Sam: Charles Weldon. Amanda: Amy Irving. Mark: Harrison Ford. Carver: Gerrit Graham. Young Sam: Stanley Clay. Harry: Tony Swartz. Benjamin: John Carter. Directed by Lee Philips.