Travis McGee is a world-weary private eye trying to help boat skipper friend Van Harder salvage his reputation that sank when his boat ran aground, resulting in a death that might have been faked.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Sam ElliottTravis McGee | Travis McGee |
 Gene EvansMeyer | Meyer |
 Barry CorbinSheriff Hack Ames | Sheriff Hack Ames |
 Richard FarnsworthVan Harder | Van Harder |
 Geoffrey LewisJohn Tuckerman | John Tuckerman |
 Amy MadiganBilly Jean Bailey | Billy Jean Bailey |
 Vera MilesJulie Lawless | Julie Lawless |
 Katharine RossGretel Howard | Gretel Howard |
 Marshall R. TeagueNicky Noyes | Nicky Noyes |
 Maggie WellmanMishy Burns | Mishy Burns |
 Walter OlkewiczWright Fletcher | Wright Fletcher |
 Jack MurdockNot listed | Not listed |
 Greta BlackburnNot listed | Not listed |
 Owen OrrNot listed | Not listed |
 Pilar Del ReyNot listed | Not listed |