Denzel Washington as Roger Porter

George Segal as Walter Whitney

Susan Saint James as Vivian Whitney

Jack Warden as Nelson Longhurst

Paul Winfield as Bob Garvey

Macon McCalman as Tubby Wederholt

Vicky Dawson as Mary Ann

Parley Baer as Dr. Bristol

Dick Martin as Victor Bard

Carmen Filpi as Wino

Tom Poston as Reverend Hayworth

Kenneth White as Burly Man

Vernon Weddle as Wardlow

Edward Marshall as Freddie

Angelina Estrada as Bianca

Ed Call as Basketball Father

Greg Finley as 1st Guard

Warren Munson as 2nd Guard

Lee Garlington as (uncredited)

Jim Greenleaf as Basketball Boy

Helen Baron as Secretary

Patrick Wright as Truck Driver

Ned Monell as Policeman

Jeremy Smith as Policeman