James Garner as F. Ross Johnson

Jonathan Pryce as Henry Kravis

Peter Riegert as Peter Cohen

Joanna Cassidy as Linda Robinson

Fred Thompson as Jim Robinson

Leilani Sarelle as Laurie Johnson

Matt Clark as Edward A. Horrigan Jr.

Jeffrey DeMunn as H. John Greeniaus

David Rasche as Ted Forstmann

Tom Aldredge as Charlie Hugel

Graham Beckel as Don Kelly

Peter Dvorsky as George Roberts

Peter Frechette as Robert Allegro

Judy Altman as Robinson's Aide

Bruce Beatty as Anthony the Pizza Man

Raye Birk as Travis Gaines

Julia Calderón as RJR Cleaning Woman

Ron Canada as Vernon Jordan

Ann Cooper as Shearson Woman

Mary Elkins as Reporter (as Mary Elena Elkins)

Bruce French as Golfer Jay

Steven M. Gagnon as Milken Newscaster (as Steve Gagnon)

Mary Hale as Cipollone Newscaster

Mark Harelik as Peter Atkins

Dale Harimoto as Helicopter Reporter

Rosanna Huffman as Juanita Kreps

Joseph Kell as Nick Forstmann

Melody Knighton as Secretary Jill

Andrea Leonelli as Fashion Show Model

Dan W. Lufkin as Fight Party Guest

John Mansfield as Buffalo Bill

Kathe Mazur as RJR Stewardess

Jeanne Mori as Elizabeth Arden Waxer

Stacey Nathan as Allegro's Aide

Dean Norris as 1st Scientist

Philip O'Brien as Harry the Tailor

F. William Parker as Ira Harris

Rita Wilson as Carolyne Roehm-Kravis

Dick Cavett as Self

Tom Brokaw as Self

Zachary Benjamin as Young F. Ross Johnson (uncredited)

Eric Poppick as 2nd Scientist

Phil Reeves as Wally McNab

Roger Rook as RJR Pilot

Nancy Stephens as Kravis' Maid

Sally Stewart as Homeless Woman

Scott N. Stevens as Air Traffic Controller

Timothy Stickney as Taxi Driver

Paul Vincent as New York Limo Driver

Susan Ware as Secretary Marge

Kent Williams as Tom Hill