The story of a family living in a New York City slum in 1912, headed by a loving but alcoholic father and a strong-willed mother.
Cliff Robertson
as Johnny Nolan
Diane Baker
as Katie Nolan
James Olson
as McShane
Pamelyn Ferdin
as Francie Nolan
Nancy Malone
as Aunt Sissy
Michael-James Wixted
as Neely Nolan
Liam Dunn
as Mr. Barker
Anne Seymour
as Miss Tilford
Allyn Ann McLerie
as Miss Martin
Booth Colman
as Doctor
Shirley Slater
as Joey's Mother
Johnny Lee
as Joey