An anthology consisting of four shorts with the central theme of life in the United States, including a surreal narrative about a man's search for his past in Los Angeles; an impressionistic look at American myths and rituals, featuring a large dance sequence; a stylized portrait of the South Bronx; and a delve into the history of Route 66.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Sean HeymanHipster | Hipster |
 Dean HillNeal Cassidy | Neal Cassidy |
| KKara SachsStreet Walker | Street Walker |
| RRick SingerNeal Cassasdy | Neal Cassasdy |
 Ron ThompsonBeatnik Poet | Beatnik Poet |
| MMargaret HowellBeat Poetess | Beat Poetess |
| HHoward DeereJazz bassist | Jazz bassist |
| MMaurice MillerJazz drummer | Jazz drummer |
| CCurtis PeaglerJazz saxophonist | Jazz saxophonist |
| RRay JohnsonJazz pianist | Jazz pianist |
| JJohn NesciNarrator | Narrator |
 Harvey KeitelNot listed | Not listed |
 Mary Pat GleasonNot listed | Not listed |
| MMarianne BergonziNot listed | Not listed |
 Craig StarkNot listed | Not listed |
| DDennis NanneyNot listed | Not listed |
| CChristopher FlemingNot listed | Not listed |