A writer's young assistant becomes both pawn and catalyst in his boss's disintegrating household.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jeff BridgesTed Cole | Ted Cole |
 Kim BasingerMarion Cole | Marion Cole |
 Jon FosterEddie O'Hare | Eddie O'Hare |
 Mimi RogersEvelyn Vaughn | Evelyn Vaughn |
 Elle FanningRuth Cole | Ruth Cole |
 Bijou PhillipsAlice | Alice |
 Larry PineIntervistatore | Intervistatore |
 John RothmanMinty O'Hare | Minty O'Hare |
| HHarvey LoomisDr. Loomis | Dr. Loomis |
 Libby Langdondonna alla Reception | donna alla Reception |
 Louis ArcellaEduardo Gomez | Eduardo Gomez |
 Robert LuPoneMendelssohn | Mendelssohn |
| RRachel StyleBookstore Assistant | Bookstore Assistant |
 Donna MurphyFrame Shop Owner | Frame Shop Owner |
 Claire BeckmanMrs. Mountsier | Mrs. Mountsier |
 Charlie RoseHimself (uncredited) | Himself (uncredited) |
 Marion McCorryBookstore Customer | Bookstore Customer |
 Kristina Valada-ViarsEffie | Effie |