Three young men decide to make easy money by mass kidnapping. After careful preparations, they hijack the school bus and take 26 children and the driver as hostages. However, the bravery and the wit of the old driver could spoil their plan for the perfect crime.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Karl MaldenEd Ray | Ed Ray |
 Tim RansomFred Woods | Fred Woods |
 Travis FineRick Schoenfeld | Rick Schoenfeld |
 Tom HodgesJim Schoenfeld | Jim Schoenfeld |
 Julie HarrisOdessa Ray | Odessa Ray |
| RRobert ZameroskiTim Pearson | Tim Pearson |
 Jonathan HernandezRicardo Alanzo | Ricardo Alanzo |
| DDebra BlufordMrs. Rogers | Mrs. Rogers |
 Kevin BriefDeputy Simpson | Deputy Simpson |
| DDarrel WayneEd Rey | Ed Rey |
| BBrendan McCurdyPeter Rogers | Peter Rogers |
| KKen BoehrJack Pearson | Jack Pearson |
| CCara CoffmanSally Rogers | Sally Rogers |
| JJohn DunbarDeputy | Deputy |
| PPeggy FreisenMrs. Clifford | Mrs. Clifford |
| DDick SolowiczLeroy Tatum | Leroy Tatum |
 Melana ScantlinCindy Clifford | Cindy Clifford |
| BBarbara HoustonMrs. Schoenfeld | Mrs. Schoenfeld |
| DDick MuellerMr. Schoenfeld | Mr. Schoenfeld |
| AAddison MyersSheriff Les Holm | Sheriff Les Holm |
| RRichard Alan NicholsMr. Woods | Mr. Woods |
| JJo SweattMrs. Woods | Mrs. Woods |
| KKathleen WarfelMrs. Pearson | Mrs. Pearson |
| EEagen HalterBig Sis (uncredited) | Big Sis (uncredited) |
| HHilary HalterLittle Sis (uncredited) | Little Sis (uncredited) |