After being released on parole, a burglar attempts to go straight, get a regular job, and just go by the rules. He soon finds himself back in jail at the hands of a power-hungry parole officer.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Dustin HoffmanMax Dembo | Max Dembo |
 Theresa RussellJenny Mercer | Jenny Mercer |
 Gary BuseyWilly Darin | Willy Darin |
 Harry Dean StantonJerry Schue | Jerry Schue |
 M. Emmet WalshEarl Frank | Earl Frank |
 Rita TaggartCarol Schue | Carol Schue |
 Kathy BatesSelma Darin | Selma Darin |
 Sandy BaronManny | Manny |
 Jake BuseyHenry Darin | Henry Darin |
 Peter KwongGrocery Clerk | Grocery Clerk |
 Fran RyanCafe Owner | Cafe Owner |
 Edward BunkerMickey | Mickey |
| TTina MenardHotel Manager | Hotel Manager |
| SStephanie EricssonBar Patron | Bar Patron |
| DDave KellyCounterman | Counterman |
| DDon SommeseWaiter | Waiter |
| KKit Jee WongGrocer | Grocer |
| JJane HowardEmployment Clerk | Employment Clerk |
| BBob JarvisPolice Officer | Police Officer |