Fred Williamson as John Bookman

Jim Brown as Jake Trevor

Pam Grier as Laurie Thompson

Paul Winfield as Reverend Dorsey

Isabel Sanford as Gracie Bookman

Oscar Brown Jr. as Marvin Bookman

Richard Roundtree as Slick

Ron O'Neal as Bubba

Christopher B. Duncan as Spyro

Eddie Bo Smith Jr. as Damien

Dru Down as Kayo

Shyheim Franklin as Dink

Robert Forster as Detective Slatten

Charles Napier as Mayor

Wings Hauser as Michael Casey

Frank Pesce as Detective Waits

Godfrey as Marcus

Tim Rhoze as Blood

Seraiah Carol as Thelma Jones

Dawn Stern as Princess

Timothy Lewis as Kenny Thompson

Linda Bright Clay as Lisa Bookman

Kevin Watson as Bobby

Anthony Snowden as Doctor

Nick Edenetti as TV Announcer

Jacqueline Swike as TV News Reporter

Kimberly Shufford as Lady in Gym

Idella Haywood as 2nd Lady in Gym

Raymond Taylor as Boy Left in Street

Scarface as Rebel Guard at Party

Bushwick Bill as Party Cigar Smoker

Dani Girl as Dancer at Party

Luniz as Customers at Thelma's Cafe

The Chi-Lites as The Chi-Lites

Bishop Don Magic Juan as Big Brother (uncredited)

Yukmouth as Customer at Thelma's Cafe (uncredited)

Numskull as Customer at Thelma's Cafe (uncredited)