Matthew Modine as Johnnie Cooper

John Hurt as Sean Cooper

Lisa Marie as Judy

Bruce Dern as McGurdy

David Keith as Parole Officer Gilmore

Maggie Weatherly as Mr. Cooper's Girlfriend

Joe D'Angerio as Angry Businessman

Kevin J. O'Connor as Jamie Cooper

Roger La Page as Angry Driver

Zack Tiegen as Convenicence Store Clerk (as Zach Tiegan)

Barry Del Sherman as Robber #1 (as Barry Sherman)

Glenn Takakjian as Robber #2

Lisa Blount as Sarah Cooper-Toole

Nick Love as Elliot Toole

Paul Fuemana as Mr. Scary

Luis Accinelli as Zippo (as Luis Achinelli)

Max Hernández as Verdugo

Jimmy Martell as Bucky

Soane Filitonga as Toá

Susan Traylor as Lulu

León Singer as Mr. Villalobos

Maria Elena Villalobos as Mrs. Villalobos

Jessica Adorve as Patricia Villalobos

Carlos Palomino as Cesar

Jenny Gering as Nurse

Leticia Robles as Mexican Waitress

Rhonda Moscoe as Spirit Mother

Julie Newmar as Judy's Mother

Stuart C. Bailey as Game Show Host

Wanda Tenney as Contestant #1

Kevin Hamilton as Contestant #2

Adam Aron as Young Johnnie

Richie Resseo as Young Jamie

Randy Herman as Shepherd

Nate Adams as Young Thief (uncredited)

Chris Campbell as Motorcycle Driver (uncredited)