Storyline:
The story of a relationship between a teacher and his troubled pupil. Justin McLeod is a former teacher who lives as a recluse on the edge of town. His face is disfigured from an automobile accident and fire ten years before in which a boy was incinerated and for which he was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. He is also suspected of being a pedophile. He is befriended by Chuck, igniting the town's suspicion and hostility. McLeod instills in his protégé a love of justice and freedom from prejudice which sustains Chuck beyond the end of the film.

Cast:

Mel Gibson Justin McLeod

Nick Stahl Charles E. 'Chuck' Norstadt

Margaret Whitton Catherine Palin

Fay Masterson Gloria Norstadt

Gaby Hoffmann Megan Norstadt

Geoffrey Lewis Chief Wayne Stark

Medium: DVD R/RW,

Loaned: No

Aspect ratio: 1.85:1