24 Apr 1950
Chance of a Lifetime
The workers in a small plough factory take over the firm, but when a large order falls through, the old management come back to help out.
Rising Son
Someone gave away the future. Gus wants to take it back.
Gus Robinson loves three things: his job, family, and country; but suddenly he's losing all three. When his factory shuts down, Gus faces unemployment. It's a time of change for his wife Martha and son Charlie as they reassess a world Gus barely recognizes. But through the nightmare, one dream they cannot take away from him; the reason he will continue to fight: his son, Charlie.
Top Billed Cast
Brian Dennehy Gus Robinson
Piper Laurie Martha Robinson
Graham Beckel Billy
Emily Longstreth Carol
Ving Rhames Ed
Jane Adams Meg Bradley
Richard Jenkins Tommy
Matt Damon Charlie Robinson
Earl Hindman Victor
Kevin Corrigan Danny
Kathryn Roth Anchorwoman
Mary Nell Santacroce Marge
Ray McKinnon Ken Mott
Pamela Garmon Marian
Jill Jane Clements Interviewer
Al Hamacher Husband
Jan Maris Wife
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