A biography of Woody Guthrie, one of America's greatest folk singers. He left his dust-devastated Texas home in the 1930s to find work, discovering the suffering and strength of America's working class.

David Carradine
as Woody Guthrie

Ronny Cox
as Ozark Bule

Melinda Dillon
as Mary / Memphis Sue

Gail Strickland
as Pauline

John Lehne
as Locke

Ji-Tu Cumbuka
as Slim Snedeger

Randy Quaid
as Luther Johnson

Elizabeth Macey
as Liz

Susan Vaill
as Gwen Guthrie

Sarah Vaill
as Gwen Guthrie