Only major live-action role for Rob Paulsen, who later gravitated to voice acting and became better known as Pinky from Pinky and the Brain (1995) and Yakko from Animaniacs (1993).
The scene of Marion speaking with Jewel Buchanan by the fire was originally longer and explained why Jewel was so loyal to Will Smythe, as the sinful preacher had taught him how to read and write, as well as the names of the stars, so the young farmer no longer felt like an idiot.
The director's cut shows more of Smythe's descent into madness and evil, as he tries to kill Leah after the cow is killed only for her to vanish while his back is turned and then blames her for leading them into the valley. He would also attempt to shoot Eloise in the back when she and the others abandon him, but he can't bring himself to do it.
The flashes of Leah's psychic visions were added in post-production to make her powers seem greater.