A sheriff (Ossie Davis) must cope with racial tensions in a small community when a wealthy white businessman is accused of raping a black college student. Harve: Kaz Garas. Alma: Lynda Day George. Walters: Ross Martin. Sue Ann: Ruby Dee. Vance: Kyle Johnson. Janet: Brenda Sykes. Cliff: Moses Gunn. Kinsella: John Marley. Paulsen: Edward Binns.