During the Prohibition era, Steve Desmond runs the biggest bootleg liquor distribution operation of Chicago's east side, while dealing with rival Fats Percelli and Temperance Union reformers raiding speakeasies, plus plenty of sex and violence.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 John AldermanSteve Desmond | Steve Desmond |
 Maria LeaseNancy | Nancy |
| JJames E. MyersCarl 'Fats' Percelli | Carl 'Fats' Percelli |
 Vicki CarbeMaria | Maria |
 Gary KentWes (as Phil Brady) | Wes (as Phil Brady) |
 Bambi AllenSpinster O'Malley | Spinster O'Malley |
| RR. Michael StringerSkinner | Skinner |
| DDan SonneyJoe the Bartender | Joe the Bartender |
 Reed HadleyNarrator (voice) | Narrator (voice) |
| DDavid F. FriedmanHeavy (uncredited) | Heavy (uncredited) |