The unfulfilled dreams of his parents and the tensions created at home cause life to become a nightmare for a youngster who seeks release in a withdrawal to his own world.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Talia ShireCarol Agnelli | Carol Agnelli |
 Burt YoungRocco Agnelli | Rocco Agnelli |
 Doug McKeonPeter | Peter |
 Erica YohnMargaret | Margaret |
 Tresa HughesSister Theresa | Sister Theresa |
| BBobby CassidyMichael | Michael |
 Melanie GriffithGirl in Hotel Room | Girl in Hotel Room |
| JJamie AffTommy | Tommy |
 Constance McCashinMarge | Marge |
 Lee WeaverBob | Bob |
| BBeverly MayMother Superior | Mother Superior |
| FFrank RoblesStore Owner | Store Owner |
| MMorton LewisMorty | Morty |
| JJessica JamesMill Worker | Mill Worker |
| JJohn WylieFlorist | Florist |
 Raymond J. BarryTony | Tony |
| VVicky PerryJennifer | Jennifer |
| DDiane StilwellAlice | Alice |
| CClinton AllmonMilkman | Milkman |
 Jennifer CookeHelen | Helen |
| BBob MoraJoey | Joey |
| WWayne HardingJohnny | Johnny |
| AAdam MontiGiovanni | Giovanni |
| SSusie CebulskiJuanita | Juanita |
 Matthew Anton1st Boy | 1st Boy |
| CChristine Langner1st Girl | 1st Girl |
| SShawn Firtell1st Gang Boy | 1st Gang Boy |
 Adam Gifford2nd Gang Boy | 2nd Gang Boy |
| EEric O'Hanian3rd Gang Boy | 3rd Gang Boy |
| LLarry SilvestriGiovanni's Friend | Giovanni's Friend |