An adaptation of Thomas Wolfe's literary classic, telling of the struggles of a young writer determined to be a success in New York's literary world of the 1920s, his married lover, and the brilliant editor who sees him as a blossoming genius. The story parallels the life of Wolfe himself and his affair with stage designer Aline Bernstein.

Lee Grant
Esther Jack

Chris Sarandon
George Webber

Hurd Hatfield
Foxhall Edwards

Tammy Grimes
Amy Carlton

Christopher Murney
Milliken

Roland Winters
Judge Bland
Paul Sparer
Fritz Jack

Malachy McCourt
Tim Wagner

Robert Aberdeen
Piggy Logan

Seth Allen
Sam Pennock

Scott Baker
Sol
John C. Becher
Minister

John Eric Bentley
Higgins
Ronald Bishop
Sidney
Elif Dagfin
First Officer