One day, Morroe Rieff learns that his friend and fellow writer, Leslie Braverman, has died. After meeting Leslie's widow, Inez, who is more flirtatious than grieving, Morroe joins up with three other writer friends, Barnet, Felix, and Holly to attend funeral services. However, the quartet faces numerous obstacles that could keep them from paying their respects.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 George SegalMorroe Rieff | Morroe Rieff |
 Jack WardenBarnet Weinstein | Barnet Weinstein |
 Joseph WisemanFelix Ottensteen | Felix Ottensteen |
 Sorrell BookeHolly Levine | Holly Levine |
 Jessica WalterInez Braverman | Inez Braverman |
 Phyllis NewmanMyra Mandelbaum | Myra Mandelbaum |
 Zohra LampertEtta Rieff | Etta Rieff |
 Godfrey CambridgeTaxi Driver | Taxi Driver |
 Alan KingThe Rabbi | The Rabbi |
 Anthony HollandMax Ottenstein | Max Ottenstein |
 Graham JarvisMan on Bus | Man on Bus |
| PPeter GumenyMan on Bus | Man on Bus |
| SSusan WylerPilar | Pilar |
| LLeib LenskyCustodian | Custodian |
| MMartin AbrahamsStudent at Basketball Game (uncredited) | Student at Basketball Game (uncredited) |
| HHal TaggartMourner at Synagogue (uncredited) | Mourner at Synagogue (uncredited) |