Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification Dakota Fanning .... Opal (as AnnaSophia Robb) Jeff Daniels .... Preacher Cicely Tyson .... Gloria Dave Matthews .... Otis Eva Marie Saint .... Miss Franny Courtney Jines .... Amanda Wilkinson Nick Price .... Dunlap Dewberry Luke Benward .... Stevie Dewberry Elle Fanning .... Sweetie Pie Thomas Marca Price .... Mrs. Dewberry Lenore Banks .... Mrs. Detweller B.J. Hopper .... Mr. Alfred John McConnell .... Store Manager Harland Williams .... Policeman William Arthur Pitts .... Churchgoer 1 Enid Trotiner .... Churchgoer 2 Charles A. Daigle .... Churchgoer 3 Clarice H. Gauthreaux .... Churchgoer 4 Guy G. Gauthreaux .... Churchgoer 5
