this film have me spellbind this evening . thanks to fox movie classic for show it uninterrupted . john voight and this cast of little known black actress and most of all and the child and make this a worthy way to spend a sunday evening . how wonderful to see the early work of this seasoned actor and as well a paul winfield excellent portrayal of mad billy . i can not see why anyone would say that hume cronyn be miscast in the role a superintendent . who would they have choose . the shrill character actor and charles lane . although his career be laudable and an actor such a lane would have cheapen the role . cronyn be an excellent choice for the part . i will count this film a a true treasure to hold in memory .