In December, 1986, 3 black men ran into car trouble in Howard Beach, a middle-class neighborhood in New York City. Unable to start their car, they sought refuge in a nearby restaurant. What happened later that night shocked the entire city.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Daniel J. TravantiJoe Hynes | Joe Hynes |
 William DanielsSlaney | Slaney |
 Joe MortonCederic Sandiford | Cederic Sandiford |
 Cliff GormanBernstein | Bernstein |
 Dan LauriaDoug | Doug |
 Regina TaylorGina | Gina |
 Gerry BeckerEd Boyer | Ed Boyer |
 Kurt NaebigRobert Riley | Robert Riley |
 Johnny O'DonnellJon Lester | Jon Lester |
 Gregory Alan WilliamsCharlie Brasher | Charlie Brasher |
 Laura WhytePat Hynes | Pat Hynes |
 Julianne BuescherTheresa Fisher | Theresa Fisher |
 Fredric StoneGary Ross | Gary Ross |
 Joe GrecoHarry Gammons | Harry Gammons |
 Jack McLaughlin-GrayJudge Kolonelos | Judge Kolonelos |
 Bruce A. YoungMichael | Michael |
 Bill CwikowskiTed | Ted |
| MMichael Nathanael RobinsonJason Ladone | Jason Ladone |
| AAnthony Russell Jr.Timothy Grimes | Timothy Grimes |
| CCleodis IngramMichael Griffith | Michael Griffith |
| AAl DeChristoBarry Keller | Barry Keller |
| EErnest Perry Jr.Clayton Barry | Clayton Barry |