In 1950s Los Angeles, a special crime squad of the LAPD investigates the murder of a young woman.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Nick NolteMax Hoover | Max Hoover |
 Melanie GriffithKatherine Hoover | Katherine Hoover |
 Chazz PalminteriElleroy Coolidge | Elleroy Coolidge |
 Michael MadsenEddie Hall | Eddie Hall |
 Chris PennArthur Relyea | Arthur Relyea |
 Treat WilliamsFitzgerald | Fitzgerald |
 Jennifer ConnellyAllison Pond | Allison Pond |
 Daniel BaldwinMcCafferty | McCafferty |
 Andrew McCarthyJimmy Fields | Jimmy Fields |
 John MalkovichGeneral Thomas Timms | General Thomas Timms |
 Kyle ChandlerCaptain | Captain |
 Ed LauterEarl | Earl |
 Melinda ClarkeCigarette Girl | Cigarette Girl |
 Ernie LivelyForeman | Foreman |
| SSuzanne SolariPerino's Girl | Perino's Girl |
 Alisa ChristensenSpaghetti Girl | Spaghetti Girl |
 Bruce DernThe Chief | The Chief |
 Louise FletcherEsther | Esther |
 Rob LoweHoodlum | Hoodlum |
 William L. PetersenJack Flynn | Jack Flynn |
 Aaron NevilleNite Spot Singer | Nite Spot Singer |
 Titus WelliverKenny Kamins | Kenny Kamins |
| CChelsea HarringtonLolita | Lolita |
| SSharmagne Leland-St. JohnWoman in Night Club (uncredited) | Woman in Night Club (uncredited) |
 Brad HuntGuard | Guard |