Brooklyn youth Frank Cusack, good son and brother by day, is a gang member by night. The Dukes, seemingly likable dead-end-kids, are dangerously involved with racketeer Gaggsy Steens. Despite the efforts of Franks's parents, he and pal Benny get involved in a serious crime. Can Stan Albert, head of the community center, prevent them from becoming full-time crooks?
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Stephen McNallyStan Albert | Stan Albert |
 Thelma RitterMrs. Katie Cusack | Mrs. Katie Cusack |
 Luis van RootenJoe Cusack | Joe Cusack |
 Jeff CoreyPolice Lieutenant Louie Macon | Police Lieutenant Louie Macon |
 Sharon McManusAlice Cusack | Alice Cusack |
 Sue EnglandBetty Maylor | Betty Maylor |
 Barbara WhitingAnnie Kane | Annie Kane |
 Richard BenedictGaggsy Steens | Gaggsy Steens |
 Peter FernandezFrank Cusack | Frank Cusack |
| AAl RamsenBenjamin 'Benny' Wilks | Benjamin 'Benny' Wilks |
 Tony CurtisMitch (as Anthony Curtis) | Mitch (as Anthony Curtis) |
 Mickey KnoxLarry | Larry |
 Richard JaeckelBull | Bull |
 Joshua ShelleyTheodore 'Crazy' Perrin | Theodore 'Crazy' Perrin |
 Joe TurkelShimmy Stockton | Shimmy Stockton |