James Caan as Philip Marlowe

Dina Meyer as Laura

David Keith as Larry Victor

Tom Bower as Arnie Burns

Julia Campbell as Muffy Blackstone

Brian Cox as Clayton Blackstone

Nia Peeples as Angel

Sam Vlahos as Eddie Garcia

Michael Laskin as Lipschultz

David Byrd as Seymour

Joe Don Baker as P.J. Parker

Royce D. Applegate as Manager

Billy Beck as Old Man in Jail

Gary Bullock as L.A. Captain

Michael Cooke as Captain

Eric DaRe as Guard

Johanna Ray as Secretary

Thomas F. Duffy as Fat Cop

La Joy Farr as Lola

Mo Gallini as J.D.

Blanca Marsillach as Coat Check Lady

Rene L. Moreno as Tino

Julianna McCarthy as Mrs. D

Timothy McNeil as Sloppy Desk Cop

Dibble Rafelson as TV Anchorman

Brad Stine as Cop

Carl Sundstrom as Burns' Detective

Gabrielle Taurek as Lady of the Streets

Greg Travis as Leonard

Frank Van Keeken as Singing Drunk

Robert Wightman as Slim Cop