A self-help guru's televised teachings inspire a down-and-out businessman to pursue his dream of making a movie.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Griffin DunneMartin Mirkheim | Martin Mirkheim |
 Rosanna ArquetteLauren Mirkheim | Lauren Mirkheim |
 Illeana DouglasMarie Davenport | Marie Davenport |
 Ethan HawkeRoger | Roger |
 Dennis HopperDr. Waxling | Dr. Waxling |
 John TurturroRon | Ron |
 Christopher WalkenKim Ulander | Kim Ulander |
 Robert KnepperDaniel Strong | Daniel Strong |
 David ThorntonRob | Rob |
 Angel DavidPanfilo | Panfilo |
| JJason FerraroYoung Daniel Strong | Young Daniel Strong |
 Martin ScorseseThe Accountant | The Accountant |
| LLinda WahlParty Guest | Party Guest |
| LLaurie GodetModel | Model |
 Randy PearlsteinDesk Clerk | Desk Clerk |
 Vincent AngellSecurity Guard | Security Guard |
 Nicole BurdetteDorothy | Dorothy |
 Tanya PohlkotteKim's Secretary | Kim's Secretary |
| KKarole ArmitageRed River Valley Dancer | Red River Valley Dancer |
 Dan HedayaTailor | Tailor |
 Kenneth SimmonsNunez | Nunez |
 Frank GirardeauState Trooper | State Trooper |
 Tahnee WelchDead World Girl | Dead World Girl |
| JJoli JuliannaEsema Strong (uncredited) | Esema Strong (uncredited) |
| SSergio KatoSecurity Guard (uncredited) | Security Guard (uncredited) |