In a 1940s New York, two Jewish teenage boys are determined to remain friends despite the deep differences between their families.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Barry MillerReuven Malter | Reuven Malter |
 Robby BensonDanny Saunders | Danny Saunders |
 Maximilian SchellProfessor David Malter | Professor David Malter |
 Rod SteigerReb Saunders | Reb Saunders |
 Hildy BrooksMrs. Saunders | Mrs. Saunders |
| KKaethe FineShaindel Saunders | Shaindel Saunders |
 Ron RifkinBaseball Coach | Baseball Coach |
 Robert John BurkeLevi Saunders | Levi Saunders |
 Lonny PriceDavey | Davey |
 Evan HandlerSidney Goldberg | Sidney Goldberg |
 Douglas WarhitSam | Sam |
| JJeffrey MarcusSchwartzi | Schwartzi |
 Stuart Charno1st Baseman | 1st Baseman |
| RRichard LifschutzHassidic Coach | Hassidic Coach |
| CClement FowlerDoctor | Doctor |
 John PankowBully | Bully |
 Richard ZimanBully | Bully |
 Bruce MacVittieBully | Bully |
| EE.D. MillerUmpire | Umpire |
| JJack HollanderPsychology Professor | Psychology Professor |
 Elaine KaganV.E. Day Woman | V.E. Day Woman |
| KKathryn ConnersV.E. Day Woman | V.E. Day Woman |
| IIva RifkinV.E. Day Woman | V.E. Day Woman |
 Val AveryTeacher | Teacher |
 Danton StoneFighting Student | Fighting Student |
 Mark NelsonFighting Student | Fighting Student |
 Frank MaxwellRadio Announcer | Radio Announcer |