Officer Jim Wade is a loose cannon on the force with a reputation for roughing up suspects, informants, witnesses, and just about everybody else who rubs him the wrong way. When women start being killed by a mysterious serial murderer called The Slasher, Wade vows to put a stop to the killing spree, regardless of whether through legal means or not.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jack PalanceLieutenant Wade | Lieutenant Wade |
 Christopher MitchumSergeant Blake | Sergeant Blake |
 Pamela Susan ShoopWendy Sommerset | Wendy Sommerset |
 Joe SpinellMike Abatino | Mike Abatino |
 Cara WilliamsNancy | Nancy |
 Jeff McCrackenBilly Joe Kerman | Billy Joe Kerman |
 Alexandra HayTessie | Tessie |
 Angel TompkinsKitty | Kitty |
 C. Lindsay WorkmanJudge | Judge |
 Andy RomanoChickie | Chickie |
 Tom PediAngie | Angie |
 Don 'Red' BarrySgt. Murphy | Sgt. Murphy |
 James BaconReporter | Reporter |
 Frank PesceFreddie | Freddie |
 Richard ForonjyAl | Al |
 Tony SiricoCharlie Nuts | Charlie Nuts |
 Dick YarmyHooker's Costumer | Hooker's Costumer |
| GGeorge DeatonPool Player | Pool Player |