A recently appointed black police commissioner is killed. So, Frank Janek is assigned to investigate.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Richard CrennaFrank Janek | Frank Janek |
 Diahann CarrollMargo Stover | Margo Stover |
 Cliff GormanAaron Greenberg | Aaron Greenberg |
 Philip BoscoWycoff | Wycoff |
 Sam CoppolaDave | Dave |
 Caroline KavaJean | Jean |
 James McDanielFred | Fred |
 Kenneth WelshRuggieri | Ruggieri |
 Keith DavidMartin | Martin |
| PPaul SparerChief Drake | Chief Drake |
 Richard Russell RamosLugash | Lugash |
 Joan CopelandMrs. Finkelstein | Mrs. Finkelstein |
 Ellen FoleyEmma | Emma |
| WWanakee LegardyNadine | Nadine |
 Fred GwynneBrannigan | Brannigan |
 Richard HamiltonMr. Olney | Mr. Olney |
 Arch JohnsonCaptain Barron | Captain Barron |
 Joanna MerlinDr. Bromberg | Dr. Bromberg |
 Christine MooreJanice | Janice |
 Geoff PiersonFather with Boat | Father with Boat |
 Tom WrightWalt Payne | Walt Payne |
 Anthony CrivelloLupone | Lupone |
 Teagle F. BougereMacho Rodriguez | Macho Rodriguez |
 Anthony ChisholmPaul Marsden | Paul Marsden |
| FFrank DicopoulosBruno | Bruno |
 Leonard JacksonContrary Man | Contrary Man |
 David PurdhamDoctor | Doctor |
 Joseph RagnoLt. Pinto | Lt. Pinto |
 Michael ShulmanKid with Boat | Kid with Boat |
| MMariko AimiHostess | Hostess |