An African-American political activist is wrongfully imprisoned for killing two white policemen; he is unwary of yet another white lawyer who claims that he will help free him.

• David Goldsmith Productions
• Charles Fries Productions
• James Brolin
• Dorian Harewood
• Alfre Woodard
• Robert G. Denison
• Louis Giambalvo
• Amy Madigan
• John McLiam
• Teddy Wilson