Veteran defense attorney Konrad Biegler accepts the defense of a man accused of kidnapping a young girl. At the trial he must face the tenacious police inspector Peter Nadler.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Klaus Maria BrandauerKonrad Biegler | Konrad Biegler |
 Bjarne MädelPeter Nadler | Peter Nadler |
 Franz HartwigGeorg Kelz | Georg Kelz |
 Ulrike KrienerElly Biegler | Elly Biegler |
 Katharina SchlothauerJudith Lansky | Judith Lansky |
 Marc HosemannSalomon Weider | Salomon Weider |
| AAlix HeyblomLisa von Bode | Lisa von Bode |
 Ursina LardiMrs. Von Bode | Mrs. Von Bode |
 Harald SchrottMr. Von Bode | Mr. Von Bode |
 Anne Ratte-PolleCourt Chairwoman | Court Chairwoman |
 Neda RahmanianState Attorney Bentrock | State Attorney Bentrock |
 Samuel FinziDr. Robert Bentheimer | Dr. Robert Bentheimer |
 Bjarne MeiselBen von Bode | Ben von Bode |
| LLinus MüllerYoung Mailman | Young Mailman |
 Fritz RothAnother Mailman | Another Mailman |
 Julischka EichelDr. Deissler - Forensic Pathologist | Dr. Deissler - Forensic Pathologist |
| CCristin KönigBiegler's Colleague | Biegler's Colleague |