* Jill Clayburgh as Lysistrata
* Donald Sutherland as Cleon
* Art Carney as Kinesias
* John Leguizamo (in his film debut) as an Athenian soldier
It also featured several other actors in supporting roles, including:
* Sally Kellerman
* Rachel Roberts
* Roy Dotrice
* Anthony Quayle
* John Standing
* Billie Whitelaw
* Hermione Baddeley
It's important to note that this is a comedic adaptation of Aristophanes' play, and takes some liberties with the source material. The film was directed by Nicholas Gage, and is known for its bawdy humor and somewhat anachronistic tone.