Widower Harry Keach is a construction worker who was raised to appreciate the importance of working for a living. He takes a dim view of his sensitive son Howard's lackadaisical lifestyle and has a strained relationship with his daughter Nina as he does not approve of her husband. When Harry is fired from his job, his life changes drastically as he is made to focus on the relationships around him.
Paul Newman
as Harry Keach
Robby Benson
as Howard Keach
Ellen Barkin
as Katie Wilowski
Wilford Brimley
as Tom Keach
Judith Ivey
as Sally
Ossie Davis
as Raymond
Morgan Freeman
as Siemanowski
Katherine Borowitz
as Nina
Maury Chaykin
as Lawrence
Joanne Woodward
as Lilly
Michael Brockman
as Al
Cathy Cahill
as Waitress
