Robert Hooks

Character: Paul

S. Pearl Sharp

Character: Harriet (as Saundra Sharp)

Dick Anthony Williams

Character: Danny

Hattie Winston

Character: Ivy

Morgan Freeman

Character: Sweet Talk

Anna Maria Horsford

Character: Monica

Samuel E. Wright

Character: Scottie

Minnie Gentry

Character: Emma

Ted Beniades

Character: Brooks

Lea Scott

Character: Drug Counselor

Laurie Chock

Character: Sandy

Pat McNamara

Character: Delivery Man

Frank Scardino

Character: Record Producer

Yvonne Warden

Character: Clerk

Bill Houston

Character: Cop

Estelle Evans

Character: Mother

Pat Estwick

Character: Junkie

Arthur French

Character: Man at Meeting

Felecia Hunter

Character: Elsie

Antonia French

Character: Joanne

Guy Costley

Character: Ghetto Boy

Stephen Gattanella

Character: Conga Drummer in Band (uncredited)