Gregory Peck
Sam Bowden

Robert Mitchum
Max Cady

Polly Bergen
Peggy Bowden

Martin Balsam
Police Chief Mark Dutton

Lori Martin
Nancy Bowden

Jack Kruschen
Attorney Dave Grafton

Telly Savalas
Private Detective Charles Sievers

Barrie Chase
Diane Taylor

Paul Comi
Garner

John McKee
Officer Marconi

Ward Ramsey
Officer Brown

Edward Platt
Judge

Will Wright
Dr. Pearsall

Joan Staley
Waitress

Mack Williams
Dr. Lowney

Herb Armstrong
Waiter

Cindy Carol
Betty

Kenner G. Kemp
Extra at Bar / Table Extra at Bar (uncredited)

Jeffrey Sayre
Bar Patron (uncredited)

Hal Taggart
Juror (uncredited)