"The Charters family falls into despair over their drug-addicted son Gary. They discuss his problems through the "Toughlove" program in searching for answers."
Lee Remick
as Jan Charters
Bruce Dern
as Rob Charters
Jason Patric
as Gary Charters
Eric Schiff
as Scott Charters
Dedee Pfeiffer
as Kristen Marsh
Dana Elcar
as Max Wiley
Beth Miller
as Cindy
Piper Laurie
as Darlene Marsh
Erica Yohn
as 3rd Leader
Sean Frye
as Tim
Jim Haynie
as Lloyd
Janet MacLachlan
as Bess Dawson
John Wesley
as Danny Dawson
Jo De Winter
as Barbara Wiley
Ivan Bonar
as Mr. Griffin
Michael Allen Brooks
as Policeman
Cynthia L. James
as Ms. Hobart (as Cyndi James-Reese)
Guy Killum
as Calvin Dawson
F. William Parker
as Car Dealer
Charlie Stavola
as Group Leader
Helene Udy
as Wanda
Paul Vaughn
as Man in Group
Noni White
Louise Latham
as Mrs. Griffin (uncredited)
Alma Martinez
as Doctor (uncredited)
Glenn Jordan
Director
Charles W. Fries
Executive Producer
Gayne Rescher
Director of Photography
Paul Chihara
Music
Karen Hall
Writer
Ervin Zavada
Producer
Ross Brown
Casting
Paul Rubell
Editor
Irv Wilson
Michael Katleman
Second Assistant Director
Gene Griffith
Key Grip
Charlene Tuch
Costumer
Mary West
John Fresco
Music Supervisor
Romolo Acquistapace
Gaffer
William P. Owens
Production Manager
James Hulsey
Art Direction
Barry Thomas
Sound Mixer
Jack Freeman
Makeup Artist
Barbara Dunning
Assistant Editor
Fred Gerber
First Assistant Director
Randal Woodward
Standby Painter
Adele Taylor
Hairstylist
Frank Irving
Property Master
Jerry Adams
Set Decoration
Dale Tarter
Location Manager
Bob Hendrix
Transportation Coordinator
Patricia Van Over
First Assistant Camera
Rebecca Morrison
Music Consultant
Steve Sharp
John Mick
Music Editor
Rhaz Zeisler
Richard Raderman
Sound Effects
Marcia Gutierrez
Bill Whitman
Camera Operator
Jane Sarture
Production Secretary
Cynnie Troup
Script Supervisor
Mike Thomas
Second Assistant Camera
Suzanne Stanford
Production Coordinator