James Cagney as Flicker Hayes, aka Jerry Allen

Joan Blondell as Rose Lawrence

Victor Jory as Nick Gardella

Frank Craven as Pop Sims, aka Jim Parker

Sarah Padden as Mrs. Gardella

Harold Huber as J.C. Ward, Curly's Hitman

Russell Hopton as Monk, Curly's Hitman

Ralf Harolde as Frank 'Red' Deering

John Qualen as Dutch, Santa Avila's Cabbie

Bradley Page as Dan 'Danny' Curly

Samuel E. Hines as Gassy

George Chandler as Highway Service Station Counterman

James Eagles as Whitey, the Driver

Sidney Bracey as Waiter

Gino Corrado as Pico, Cristobol Crewman

Edward Earle as Hotel Clerk

Charles R. Moore as Manhattan Turkish Bath Attendant

Dennis O'Keefe as Man Leaving Courtroom

Willard Robertson as Police Captain

Harry Seymour as Garage Attendant

Eddie Shubert as Tobacco Clerk

Lee Shumway as Detective

Billy West as Chick