Sterling Hayden
King Zharko Stepanowicz

Shelley Winters
Queen Rachel

Susan Sarandon
Rose

Judd Hirsch
Groffo

Eric Roberts
Dave

Brooke Shields
Tita

Annette O'Toole
Sharon

Annie Potts
Persa

Alice Drummond
Zharko's Nurse

Michael V. Gazzo
Spiro Giorgio

Antonia Rey
Danitza Giorgio

Stephen Mendillo
Adolf

Joe Zaloom
Rui Ilanovitch

Linda Manz
(uncredited)

Zvee Scooler
Phuro

Matthew Labyorteaux
Middle Dave

Danielle Brisebois
Young Tita

Marc Vahanian
Young Groffo

Mary Louise Wilson
Ivy

David Rounds

Anthony Holland
Mr. Tomlin

Frederick Coffin
Basketball Coach

Michael Higgins
Traffic Court Judge

MacIntyre Dixon
Courthouse Reporter

Joe Maruzzo
Waiter

Bernie McInerney
Zharko's Doctor

William Duell

Roy Brocksmith

Tom Mason

Stéphane Grappelli

Faith Minton
Gypsy

Leonard Jackson