Small town America, 1945. The boys are coming home, as is Clarence Laidlaw who served overseas in lieu of serving time in prison. Chaos and confusion greet Clarence upon his return - his pre-war moonshine activities and absence have embittered his teenage son, split apart his family, and alienated the small town. Moreover, his conniving sister-in-law conspires with the crooked sheriff to prevent a family reconciliation. In attempting to stabilize his family, and in seeking to punish the conspirator who brought him before the law, Clarence almost destroys both the town and his family. But sanity, love and music conquer all, and family and town are reunited.

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Hoyt Axton
Clarence Laidlaw

Karen Black
Zelma Putnam

Art Hindle
Sheriff Lewis Clark
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A.J. Freeman
Uncle Cocklin

Moses Gunn
Isaac

John Vernon
Elmer Sinclair

Nina Foch
Hazel Laidlaw

Ruth Buzzi
Betty

Tina Louise
Violet