A young man, convinced of his paternity, aims to emulate his notorious father by committing daring crimes. However, his childhood friend is equally determined to track him down and save him from his rogue ways.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 John HurtDavey Haggart | Davey Haggart |
 Pamela FranklinAnnie | Annie |
 Nigel DavenportRichardson | Richardson |
 Ronald FraserMacNab | MacNab |
 Robert MorleyDuke of Argyll | Duke of Argyll |
 Fidelma MurphyJean Carlisle | Jean Carlisle |
 Maxine AudleyDuchess of Argyll | Duchess of Argyll |
 Fionnula FlanaganPenelope | Penelope |
 Donal McCannSir James Campbell | Sir James Campbell |
 Allan CuthbertsonCaptain Douglas | Captain Douglas |
 Eddie ByrneYorkshire Bill | Yorkshire Bill |
 Judith FurseMary | Mary |
 Niall MacGinnisBoots Simpson | Boots Simpson |
 Noel PurcellJock | Jock |
 Francis de WolffAndrew | Andrew |
 Paul FarrellBailiff | Bailiff |
| GGeoffrey GoldenWarder McEwan | Warder McEwan |
| LLeon CollinsDoctor Gresham | Doctor Gresham |
 Brenda FrickerMaid (uncredited) | Maid (uncredited) |
| JJohn FranklynGeorge Bagrie (uncredited) | George Bagrie (uncredited) |
 Anjelica Huston(uncredited) | (uncredited) |
| EEileen MurphyMary Kidd (uncredited) | Mary Kidd (uncredited) |
| MMickser ReidBilly the Goat (uncredited) | Billy the Goat (uncredited) |
| DDerek YoungBobby Rae (uncredited) | Bobby Rae (uncredited) |