After straight-arrow district attorney Joseph Foster says in frustration that he would sell his soul to bring down a local mob boss, a smooth-talking stranger named Nick Beal shows up with enough evidence to seal a conviction. When that success leads Foster to run for governor, Beal's unearthly hold on him turns the previously honest man corrupt, much to the displeasure of his wife and his steadfast minister.
Nick Beal
Donna Allen
Joseph Foster
Thomas Garfield
Frankie Faulkner
Martha Foster
Judge Ben Hobbs
Larry Price
Karl
Peter Wolfe
Paul Norton
Mr. Cox
Henry T. Finch
Supporter
Bum
Assistant Tailor
Barfly
Commercial Fisherman
Supporter
Reformer
Pedestrian
Woman at Press Conference
Party Guest
Opal
Lawyer
Minister
Commercial Fisherman
Boy Who Brings Note
Committee Man
Man at Press Conference
Committee Man
Supporter
Campaign Worker
Committee Man
Det. Sgt. Hill
Telephone Woman at Mitchell's Election HQ
Adding Machine Worker
Reformer
Banker
Campaign Worker
Campaign Worker
Supporter
Bartender
Watchman
Chief Justice
Director
Screenplay
Producer