Actual house guests recount the real life harrowing experiences they endured along with CIA Agent Tony Mendez' experience and President Jimmy Carter's dealing with the event.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| CCora Amburn-LijekSelf | Self |
| BBob AndersSelf | Self |
 Jimmy CarterSelf - President | Self - President |
| MMark LijekSelf | Self |
 Tony MendezSelf | Self |
| HHenry L. SchatzSelf | Self |
| KKathy StaffordSelf | Self |
| KKen TaylorSelf | Self |