John Hannah as Tam McGraw

Martin Compston as Paul Ferris

Patrick Bergin as Arthur Thompson

Stephen McCole as Junior Thompson

Rita Tushingham as Rita Thompson

Denis Lawson as Willie Ferris

Clare Grogan as Jenny Ferris

Laura McMonagle as Anne Marie

James Robinson as Schoolbus Policeman

Steven McEwan as Shady Man 1

Cameron Robertson as Shady Man 2

Eileen Nicholas as Mrs. Gillespie

Christina Andrew as Johnny's Girlfriend

Paul Donnelly as Bobby Glover

Jamie Laird as TV Man with MIC