In 1930s Alabama, nine young black men are accused of raping two white women. The judge in the case, unlike the rest of the town, comes to believe that the boys are innocent and, against all advice from his friends and family, sets them free, which turns the entire community against him.
| Costume & Make-Up | Ruth Morley | Costume Design |
| Editing | Eric Albertson | Editor |
| Camera | Mario Tosi | Director of Photography |
| Writing | John McGreevey | Adaptation |
| Directing | Fielder Cook | Director |
| Art | Thomas Gark | Property Master |
| Production | Thomas W. Moore | Executive Producer |
| Production | Paul Leaf | Producer |
| Art | Frank T. Smith | Art Direction |
| Directing | Dwight Williams | Assistant Director |
| Art | Bob McLing | Assistant Property Master |
| Writing | Dan T. Carter | Book |
| Editing | Irving Rathner | Negative Cutter |
