Albert Finney as Arthur Seaton

Shirley Anne Field as Doreen

Rachel Roberts as Brenda

Hylda Baker as Aunt Ada

Norman Rossington as Bert

Bryan Pringle as Jack

Robert Cawdron as Robboe

Avis Bunnage as Blousy Woman

Colin Blakely as Loudmouth

Peter Madden as Drunken Man

Alister Williamson as Policeman

Elsie Wagstaff as Mrs. Seaton

Frank Pettitt as Mr. Seaton

Edna Morris as Mrs. Bull

Cameron Hall as Mr. Bull

Irene Richmond as Doreen's Mother

Louise Dunn as Betty

Anne Blake as Civil Defence Officer

Peter Sallis as Man in Suit (uncredited)

John Barrett as Man in Cafe (uncredited)

Jack Smethurst as Waiter (uncredited)