Cast:

• Robert De Niro Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey
• Kathy Baker Martha Flannigan
• Ed Harris David 'High School' Flannigan
• Sloane Shelton Shirley
• Ivar Brogger Depot Mechanic
• Michael Arkin Dispatcher
• Tom Isbell Bobby 'Red Sox' Buckman
• Kirk Taylor Helicopter Gunner
• Jordan Lund Tiny
• Charles S. Dutton Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader
• Bruce Ramsay Corridor Student
• Jessalyn Gilsig His Girlfriend
• George Gerdes Tony
• Josh Pais Rick
• Lois Dellar Cocktail Waitress
• Joel Miller Restaurant Couple
• Irene Rauch Restaurant Couple
• Paul Hoover Upscale Bartender
• Paul Hart Potbellied Man
• Loudon Wainwright III Ferretti
• Brian Delate Briggs
• Walter Massey Ed Buckman
• Elizabeth Franz Pru Buckman
• Sal Dominello Tuxedo Tailor
• Joseph Grillo Florist
• Tim Conover 'Joe College'
• Gabrielle Carteris College Girl in Bar
• Madison Arnold Sam the Bartender
• Tom Rack William Green, Geology and Space Research Teacher
• John Boylan Frank, Physical Education Teacher
• Tanya Tree Tanya
• Keith Glover Soldier
• John D. Bair Basketball Player
• Michael McCarty Landlord
• Victor Talmadge Manager