Remy McSwain is a New Orleans police lieutenant who investigates the murder of a local mobster. His investigation leads him to suspect that fellow members of the police force may be involved.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Dennis QuaidRemy McSwain | Remy McSwain |
 Ellen BarkinAnne Osborne | Anne Osborne |
 Ned BeattyJack Kellom | Jack Kellom |
 John GoodmanAndre DeSoto | Andre DeSoto |
 Lisa Jane PerskyMcCabe | McCabe |
 Ebbe Roe SmithEd Dodge | Ed Dodge |
 Tom O'BrienBobby McSwain | Bobby McSwain |
| CCharles LudlamLamar Parmentel | Lamar Parmentel |
 Grace ZabriskieMama | Mama |
 Marc LawrenceVinnie 'The Cannon' DiMotti | Vinnie 'The Cannon' DiMotti |
 Solomon BurkeDaddy Mention | Daddy Mention |
 Gailard SartainChef Paul | Chef Paul |
| JJim ChimentoFreddie Angelo | Freddie Angelo |
| EEdward Saint Pe'Patrolman | Patrolman |
 Robert Lesser'Silky' Foster | 'Silky' Foster |
 Jim GarrisonJudge #2 | Judge #2 |
 Carol SuttonJudge #1 | Judge #1 |