Paul Newman as Luke Jackson

George Kennedy as Dragline

Luke Askew as Boss Paul

Morgan Woodward as Boss Godfrey

Harry Dean Stanton as Tramp

Dennis Hopper as Babalugats

Lou Antonio as Koko

Robert Drivas as Loudmouth Steve

Strother Martin as Captain

Jo Van Fleet as Arletta

Clifton James as Carr

Marc Cavell as Rabbitt

Richard Davalos as Blind Dick

Robert Donner as Boss Shorty

J.D. Cannon as Society Red

Joe Don Baker as Fixer

James Gammon as Sleepy

Chuck Hicks as Chief

Rance Howard as Sheriff

James Jeter as Wickerman

Joy Harmon as The Girl

Anthony Zerbe as Dog Boy

Warren Finnerty as Tattoo

John McLiam as Boss Keen

Wayne Rogers as Gambler

Charles Tyner as Boss Higgins

Ralph Waite as Alibi

Buck Kartalian as Dynamite

Kim Kahana as Convict (uncredited)

Donn Pearce as Sailor (uncredited)

John Pearce as John (uncredited)

Rush Williams as Patrolman (uncredited)