Cross is an old hand at the CIA who often teams up with Frenchman Jean “Scorpio” Laurier, a gifted freelance operative. After their last mission together, the CIA orders Scorpio to eliminate Cross, leaving him no choice but to obey.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Burt LancasterCross | Cross |
 Alain DelonJean 'Scorpio' Laurier | Jean 'Scorpio' Laurier |
 Paul ScofieldSergei Zharkov | Sergei Zharkov |
 John ColicosMcLeod | McLeod |
 Gayle HunnicuttSusan | Susan |
 J.D. CannonFilchock | Filchock |
 Joanne LinvilleSarah Cross | Sarah Cross |
 Mel StewartPick | Pick |
 Vladek SheybalZemetkin | Zemetkin |
 Mary MaudeAnne Laurier | Anne Laurier |
 Jack ColvinPaul Milne | Paul Milne |
 James B. SikkingHarris | Harris |
 Burke ByrnesMorrison | Morrison |
 William SmithersMitchell | Mitchell |
 Shmuel RodenskyLang | Lang |
 Howard MortonHeck Thomas | Heck Thomas |
 Celeste YarnallHelen Thomas | Helen Thomas |
 Sandor ElèsMalkin | Malkin |
 Frederick JaegerNovins | Novins |
 George MikellDor | Dor |
 Robert EmhardtMan in Hotel | Man in Hotel |
 Earl CameronBlack Employee in Toilet | Black Employee in Toilet |
 Douglas LambertParty Guest at Cross' House | Party Guest at Cross' House |
 Bill NagyPet Shop Owner | Pet Shop Owner |
 Shane RimmerCop in Hotel | Cop in Hotel |
 Eric VasbergEmilio Rocco | Emilio Rocco |
 Richard WylerAgent Killed by Zharkov in Car | Agent Killed by Zharkov in Car |