* John Ryan as Brian Dennehy
* Alex Karras as John Burns
* Joanna Cassidy as Casey Collins
* James Luisi as Rudy Kazmeier
* William Smith as Lee Sanford
* Jessica Walter as Mrs. Webber
* Norman Fell as Mr. Webber
* Paul Burke as Coach Bob Demas
* Ed Lauter as Coach Ray Collins
* John Matuszak as Moose
* Tim Rossovich as Bear
* Ray Charles as Himself
* Aretha Franklin as Herself