A professional hitman is hired to kill a brain surgeon. However, it turns out that not only are he and the surgeon old friends, but they are both in love with the same woman.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jack PalanceJim Buck | Jim Buck |
 Rod SteigerMax Androtti | Max Androtti |
 Bo SvensonDr. Bob Michaels | Dr. Bob Michaels |
 Ann TurkelCathey | Cathey |
 Richard RoundtreeCoco Morrell | Coco Morrell |
| RRichard AhnMr. Wong | Mr. Wong |
 Herb JeffriesCharlie Blue | Charlie Blue |
 Conrad BachmannGeorge | George |
 John DresdenVolsted | Volsted |
| EEd NessCaptain Ed | Captain Ed |
 Garrison TrueJoe | Joe |
| CCarla HaleyDella | Della |
| GGloria Lynn DyerNurse Gregg | Nurse Gregg |
| MMonica PetersonMrs. Roberts | Mrs. Roberts |
| RRobert StarksLouie | Louie |
| SScotty SachsPunk in alley | Punk in alley |
| MMichael RougasArt critic | Art critic |
 Alice ReinheartArt patron | Art patron |
 Ronnie Rondell Jr.Hunter | Hunter |
 Charles A. TamburroPilot | Pilot |