Peter Rayston, has been in and out of prison most of his life. At 30, he is released for the eighth time, after serving a sentence for housebreaking. Immediately, he goes back to his old life, providing for his expensive tastes by executing a series of daring burglaries
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Tom BellPeter Rayston | Peter Rayston |
 Judi DenchJoanne | Joanne |
 Paul RogersSupt. Taylor | Supt. Taylor |
 Kay WalshMrs. Woodley | Mrs. Woodley |
 Ray McAnallyOrphanage Superintendent | Orphanage Superintendent |
 Jeremy SpenserThe Panda | The Panda |
 Peter MaddenPeepers Woodley | Peepers Woodley |
| IInigo JacksonDet. Sgt. Scott | Det. Sgt. Scott |
 Annette AndreJulie | Julie |
 Edina RonayAnna | Anna |
 Jimmy GardnerWaiter | Waiter |
 Rita WebbFlower seller | Flower seller |
 Harry BairdStan | Stan |
| JJames PayneTaxi Driver (uncredited) | Taxi Driver (uncredited) |