Elisabeth Shue as Chris Parker

Maia Brewton as Sara Anderson

Keith Coogan as Brad Anderson

Anthony Rapp as Daryl Coopersmith

Calvin Levels as Joe Gipp

Vincent D'Onofrio as Dawson / 'Thor'

Penelope Ann Miller as Brenda

George Newbern as Dan Lynch

John Ford Noonan as John Pruitt

Bradley Whitford as Mike Todwell

Ron Canada as Greydon

John Davis Chandler as Bleak

Dan Ziskie as Mr. Anderson

Allan Aarons as Janitor #1

Marcia Bennett as Nurse

Rummy Bishop as Janitor #2

David Blacker as Cleminski

Lolita Davidovich as Blonde

John Dee as Old Man

Monica Devereux as Teenage Runaway

Clarke Devereux as Gangster at Table

Richard Rebiere as Friend

Rick Goldman as Adulterer

Deryck Hazel as Maitre D'

John Hemphill as Drunk at Party

Frank Hill as El Train Attendant

Philip Honey as Jock

Clark Johnson as Black Gang Leader

Maryann Kelman as Passenger

Kirsten Kieferle as Sesame

Peter Lavender as Hot Dog Vendor

Kevin Lund as Huge Guy

Southside Johnny as Band Leader at Frat Party

Allan Merovitz as Man with Gun

Sam Moses as Dr. Nuhkbane

Les Nirenberg as Fat Man

Juan Ramírez as Chicano Leader

Diane Robin as Nurse

Sandi Ross as Bag Lady

Charlene Shipp as Mrs. Pruitt

Sandra Shuman as Mrs. Parker

Linda Sorensen as Mrs. Anderson

Walter Woodson as Gang Member

Jaap Broeker as Maitre'D (uncredited)

Billy Branch as Harmonica Player (uncredited)

Albert Collins as Self (uncredited)

Jordan-Patrick Marcantonio as Boy on Street (uncredited)

David Simkins as Frat Boy with Playboy (uncredited)

Andrew Shue as Extra (uncredited)