Jefferson Steel, a washed-up Hollywood action star, is desperate to revive his flagging career. When his sleazy agent signs him up for what he believes is a high-profile Royal Shakespeare Company production of King Lear at Stratford upon Avon, Steel thinks he has finally landed the plum role he has been waiting for. However, he soon discovers that he has been tricked into joining an amateur dramatics group for a charity production.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Burt ReynoldsJefferson Steel | Jefferson Steel |
 Derek JacobiNigel Dewberry | Nigel Dewberry |
 Samantha BondDorothy Nettle | Dorothy Nettle |
 Imelda StauntonMary | Mary |
 Alexandra WeaverGirl on Motorbike | Girl on Motorbike |
 Michael WildmanMr. Darcy | Mr. Darcy |
 Charles DurningCharlie Rosenberg | Charlie Rosenberg |
 Lucy AkhurstStewardess | Stewardess |
 Terence MaynardLondon Journalist | London Journalist |
 Lorraine AshbourneJane Jarvis | Jane Jarvis |
 Peter GunnFrank Dobbins | Frank Dobbins |
 Alistair PetrieRupert Twist | Rupert Twist |
 Peter WightMike Bell | Mike Bell |
 Sarah GoldbergCinema Girl (uncredited) | Cinema Girl (uncredited) |
| AAugustina AmoaFemale Airport Goer | Female Airport Goer |
 John MoraitisMr Evans | Mr Evans |