Harper is brought to Louisiana to investigate an attempted blackmail scheme. He soon finds out that it involves an old flame of his and her daughter. He eventually finds himself caught in a power struggle between the matriarch of the family and a greedy oil baron, who wants their property. Poor Harper! Things are not as straight-forward as they initially appeared.

Where to watch it in Canada

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Cast

Paul Newman

Lew Harper

Joanne Woodward

Iris Devereaux

Richard Derr

James Devereaux

Anthony Franciosa

Chief Broussard

Murray Hamilton

J.Hugh Kilbourne

Gail Strickland

Mavis Kilbourne

Melanie Griffith

Schuyler Devereaux

Linda Haynes

Gretchen

Richard Jaeckel

Lieutenant Franks

Paul Koslo

Candy

Paul Newman — Lew Harper

Paul Leonard Newman (January 26, 1925 – September 26, 2008) was an American actor, film director, entrepreneur, humanitarian, professional racing driver, auto racing team owner, and auto racing enthusiast. He won numerous awards, including an Academy Award for best actor for his performance in the 1986 Martin Scorsese film The Color of Money and eight other nominations, three Golden Globe Awards,

Joanne Woodward — Iris Devereaux

Joanne Gignilliat Trimmier Woodward (born February 27, 1930) is an American actress, producer, and philanthropist. She is best known for her performance in The Three Faces of Eve (1957), which earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. In a career spanning over six decades, she received four Oscar nominations (winning one), t

Richard Derr — James Devereaux

Richard Derr (June 15, 1917 – May 8, 1992) was an American actor who worked on stage, screen and television, performing in both starring and supporting roles.