Convicted murderer Clyde Thompson receives the death penalty for shooting two men in Texas in 1928. When the governor spares his life, Thompson gains a reputation as the meanest man in the state while working hard labor in prison.
Clyde Thompson

Captain Colt

Julia Perryman

Marvin Harper

Rees Thompson

Sheriff Kilborn
O.B. Ellis

Ruthie Welsey

Mr. Kilpatrick

Barney Allen

Myrtle Perryman
Ralph Fults
Donald

Reuben Welsey

Everett Melvin

Lester

George Rivas

Joe Williams
Roy Thornton

Clyde Barrow

Mark Welsey
Tommy Reis
Guard Sergaent

Officer Andrew
Mac James

Homer
Bill McDonald

Perry Wilmeth
Prosecutor

Rookie Guard

Judge Enzo Been
Jake O'Dell
Willie Williams

The Judge
Guard Zeke
Wife
Radio Announcer
Young Clyde Thompson

Mouthy Prisoner