In 1974, a Boston Irish cop confronts fierce social pressure after being assigned to protect black high school students as they are bused into all-white South Boston High.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Justin ChatwinBill Coughlin | Bill Coughlin |
 Terrence HowardLamont Robbins | Lamont Robbins |
 Lovie SimoneWendy Robbins | Wendy Robbins |
 Katie DouglasKate Coughlin | Kate Coughlin |
| AAnastasiya MitrunenPat Coughlin | Pat Coughlin |
 Jeremy PivenJohnny Bunkley | Johnny Bunkley |
 Malcolm McDowellMcLaughlin | McLaughlin |
 Sally KirklandMrs. Kelley | Mrs. Kelley |