Henry Hackett, a workaholic tabloid editor, has to juggle personal issues, difficult coworkers, a tempting job offer, a looming deadline and a race to land an exclusive on a recent high-profile murder case, all during one hectic workday.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Michael KeatonHenry Hackett | Henry Hackett |
 Robert DuvallBernie White | Bernie White |
 Glenn CloseAlicia Clark | Alicia Clark |
 Marisa TomeiMartha Hackett | Martha Hackett |
 Randy QuaidMichael McDougal | Michael McDougal |
 Jason AlexanderMarion Sandusky | Marion Sandusky |
 Catherine O'HaraSusan | Susan |
 Jason RobardsGraham Keighley | Graham Keighley |
 Siobhan Fallon HoganLisa | Lisa |
 Jill HennessyDeanne White | Deanne White |
 Spalding GrayPaul Bladden | Paul Bladden |
 Lynne ThigpenJanet | Janet |
 Jack KehoePhil | Phil |
 Roma MaffiaCarmen | Carmen |
 Clint HowardRay Blaisch | Ray Blaisch |
 Geoffrey OwensLou | Lou |
 Amelia CampbellRobin | Robin |
 William PrinceHoward Hackett | Howard Hackett |
 Augusta DabneySarah Hackett | Sarah Hackett |
 Bruce AltmanCarl | Carl |
 Jack McGeeWilder | Wilder |
 Bobo LewisAnna | Anna |
 Edward HibbertJerry | Jerry |
 Michael CountrymanEmmett | Emmett |
| JJoe VivianiMax | Max |
| JJulie RowenKathy | Kathy |
| EEd Jupp Jr.Copy Editor | Copy Editor |
| CChristi HatcherCity Editor | City Editor |
 Gary DourdanCopy Guy | Copy Guy |
 James RitzA.C. Repairman | A.C. Repairman |