A prostitute is murdered on the streets of a tough, low-income neighborhood. A diabetic retired boxer who knew her is appalled by the lack of interest shown in the case by the police or anybody else in the neighborhood, and decides to investigate the case himself.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Red ButtonsMickey Isadore | Mickey Isadore |
 Sylvia MilesChristine | Christine |
 Alice PlaytenDella Isador | Della Isador |
 Conrad BainVal Rooney | Val Rooney |
 Dick Anthony WilliamsMalthus | Malthus |
 Sam WaterstonAlex Monte | Alex Monte |
 David DoyleRoger Boulting | Roger Boulting |
 Gilbert LewisSolomon The Cop | Solomon The Cop |
 Earl HindmanWhitey | Whitey |
 Ron CareyLarry The Bartender | Larry The Bartender |
 Jake LaMottaBartender | Bartender |
 Eddie LawrenceShouting Man On Street | Shouting Man On Street |
 Ellen FaisonBlack Girl at Dominic's (uncredited) | Black Girl at Dominic's (uncredited) |