Richard Gere as Matt Dyson

Lisa Eichhorn as Jean Moreton

Vanessa Redgrave as Helen

William Devane as John

Chick Vennera as Danny Ruffelo

Wendy Morgan as Mollie

Rachel Roberts as Mrs. Clarrie Moreton

Tony Melody as Mr. Jim Moreton

Derek Thompson as Ken

Arlen Dean Snyder as Henry

Joan Hickson as Mrs. Moody

Annie Ross as Red Cross lady

Tom Nolan as Tom

John Ratzenberger as Cpl Cook

Martin Smith as Geoff

Philip Wileman as Billy

Simon Harrison as Tim

Andy Pantelidou as Cook

Francis Napier as Cook

Antony Sher as GI at Cinema

John Cassidy as 2nd GI at Cinema

George Harris as Black driver

Lynne Carol as Annie

June Ellis as Mrs Shenton

Everett McGill as Racist GI at Dance

Al Matthews as Black GI at dance

Eugene Lipinski as Barman

Paul Luty as Landlord

Paula Tilbrook as Neighbour

Anne Dyson as Ivy

Pearl Hackney as Aunt Maud

Gertie Almond as Neighbour

Joe Gladwin as Plumber

Jackie Shinn as Chip Shop Owner

Rachel Davies as Girl in Club

Angela Curran as Second Girl in Club

Ken Drury as Jock

Nat Jackley as Postman

Patrick Durkin as Dance MC

Sue Robinson as Girl at Dance

Caroline Blakiston as Golfing friend

Donald Pickering as Golfing friend

Lynne Perrie as Woman at Railway Station

Nick Brimble as Merchant Seaman

Stephen Whittaker as Merchant Seaman