| Sean Penn | ... | Mick O'Brien | |
| Reni Santoni | ... | Ramon Herrera | |
| Jim Moody | ... | Gene Daniels | |
| Eric Gurry | ... | Horowitz | |
| Esai Morales | ... | Paco Moreno | |
| Ally Sheedy | ... | J. C. Walenski | |
| Clancy Brown | ... | Viking Lofgren | |
| Robert Lee Rush | ... | Tweety | |
| John Zenda | ... | Wagner | |
| Alan Ruck | ... | Carl Brennan | |
| Tony Mockus Jr. | ... | Warden Bendix (as Tony Mockus) | |
| Erik Barefield | ... | Terrell | |
| Dean Fortunato | ... | Perretti | |
| Lawrence Mah | ... | Ricky Lee | |
| Jorge Noa | ... | Carlos | |
| Ray Caballero | ... | Pablo | |
| Martha De La Cruz | ... | Mrs. Moreno | |
| Ray Ramirez | ... | Mr. Moreno | |
| Eugene J. Anthony | ... | Robert Walenski | |
| Andrew Gorman | ... | Detective Moran | |
| Marco A. David | ... | Pacito | |
| Donald James | ... | Black Gang Leader | |
| Jane Alderman | ... | Woman Victim | |
| Rick Rosenthal | ... | Judge (as Richard L. Rosenthal) | |
| Fran Stone | ... | Vicki O'Brien | |
| Omar S. Saunders | ... | Johnson | |
| Kevin Springs | ... | Roberts | |
| Eric David | ... | Lineup Boy #1 | |
| John San Juro | ... | Lineup Boy #2 | |
| Adam Pelty | ... | Teen Gun Dealer | |
| Robin Coleman | ... | Squad Car Cop | |
| Marvin Townes | ... | Bad Dude #1 | |
| Aaron Holden | ... | Bad Dude #2 | |
| Bill Martin Jr. | ... | Truck Driver | |
| Myles O'Donnell | ... | Worker | |
| Edward Kearns | ... | Lineup Sergeant | |
| Brenda Joyce Minor | ... | Policewoman | |
| Richard Lee Padget | ... | Guard | |
| Peter Kirkpatrick | ... | Mess Hall Supervisor #1 | |
| David Barrett | ... | Mess Hall Supervisor #2 | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| George Barrow | ... | Bit | |
| Sal Amato | ... | Inmate On Rail (uncredited) | |
| Jason Gedrick | ... | Inmate (uncredited) | |
| Peter Kobernik | ... | Food Supervisor (uncredited) | |
| Dick Sollenberger | ... | Van Driver (uncredited) | |
| Rob Wimberly | ... | Bad Boy (uncredited) | |
| Roderick Wimberly | ... | Bad Boy (uncredited) | |
Directed by | |||
| Rick Rosenthal | |||
Writing credits | ||
| Richard Di Lello | (written by) | |
Produced by | |||
| Marty Hornstein | .... | associate producer (as Martin Hornstein) | |
| Robert H. Solo | .... | producer (as Robert Solo) | |
Original Music by | |||
| Bill Conti | |||
Cinematography by | |||
| Bruce Surtees | |||
| Donald E. Thorin | (director of photography) (as Donald Thorin) | ||
Film Editing by | |||
| Antony Gibbs | |||
Casting by | |||
| Jane Alderman | |||
| Mary Gail Artz | |||
| Howard Feuer | |||
| Jeremy Ritzer | |||
Production Design by | |||
| J. Michael Riva | |||
Art Direction by | |||
| Maher Ahmad | |||
Set Decoration by | |||
| Richard Reams | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Jay Cannistraci | .... | makeup artist | |
| Kathe Swanson | .... | hair stylist | |
Production Management | |||
| Marty Hornstein | .... | unit production manager (as Martin Hornstein) | |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| William M. Elvin | .... | second assistant director (as Bill Elvin) | |
| Katterli Frauenfelder | .... | second assistant director | |
| Pat Kehoe | .... | first assistant director | |
| Thomas J. Mack | .... | first assistant director (as Tom Mack) | |
| Bob Roe | .... | second assistant director (as Robert Roe) | |
Art Department | |||
| Maher Ahmad | .... | set designer | |
| Harry N. Haase | .... | stand-by painter (as Harry Haase) | |
| Aaron Holden | .... | property master | |
| Dennis Lindbergh | .... | assistant property master | |
| Gordon Meloeny | .... | leadman | |
| James Prerost | .... | swing gang | |
| Joel Prihoda | .... | swing gang | |
| Thomas Sedor | .... | swing gang | |
| Paul Stanley | .... | stand-by painter | |
| George Stokes | .... | construction coordinator | |
| Timothy W. Tiedje | .... | assistant property master | |
Sound Department | |||
| David Dockendorf | .... | dubbing mixer (as Dave Dockendorf) | |
| John Elizalde | .... | sound editor | |
| Don MacDougall | .... | dubbing mixer (as Don Mac Dougall) | |
| Art Rochester | .... | sound mixer | |
| Richard Thornton | .... | boom operator | |
| Richard Tyler | .... | dubbing mixer | |
| Jack S. Wiener | .... | recordist (as Jack Wiener) | |
Special Effects by | |||
| Bob Shelley | .... | special effects | |
Stunts | |||
| Dean Jeffries | .... | stunt player | |
| Gray Johnson | .... | stunt player | |
| Denver Mattson | .... | stunt player | |
| Ron Oliney | .... | stunt player (as Ronald Oliney) | |
| Walter Robles | .... | stunt player | |
| Chuck Waters | .... | stunt coordinator | |
| Chuck Waters | .... | stunt player | |
Camera and Electrical Department | |||
| Kirk Bales | .... | dolly grip (as Kirk Bayles) | |
| James F. Boyle | .... | gaffer (as James Boyle) | |
| Ted Churchill | .... | Steadicam operator | |
| Ted Churchill | .... | panaglide operator | |
| Bob Coyle | .... | still photographer | |
| Peter Davidian | .... | best boy electric | |
| Ronald Garcia | .... | video playback coordinator | |
| Brian C. Glover | .... | assistant camera (as Brian Glover) | |
| Rob Hahn | .... | assistant camera | |
| Daniel R. Jordan | .... | key grip (as Danny Jordan) | |
| Frank Miller | .... | camera operator | |
| William R. Nielsen Jr. | .... | assistant camera (as Bill Nielson) | |
| Joe Pennella | .... | director of photography: second unit | |
| Jeffrey R. Renfrow | .... | key grip: Chicago (as Jeff Renfrow) | |
| Charles Saldana | .... | key grip | |
| Donald Schmitz | .... | best boy grip | |
| Mark Simon | .... | second assistant camera | |
| Don Smetzer | .... | still photographer | |
| Tom Stern | .... | gaffer | |
| Robert Swander | .... | gaffer: Chicago (as Bob Swander) | |
Casting Department | |||
| Elizabeth Geddes | .... | extras casting | |
Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Mickey Antonetti | .... | costumer | |
| Jay Hurley | .... | costumer | |
Editorial Department | |||
| Donah Bassett | .... | negative cutter | |
| William Essary | .... | assistant film editor | |
| Aubrey Head | .... | color timer | |
Music Department | |||
| Douglas M. Lackey | .... | music editor (as Doug Lackey) | |
| Dan Wallin | .... | music scoring mixer | |
Transportation Department | |||
| Billy Martin | .... | transportation captain (as William Martin Jr.) | |
| Richard Padgett | .... | transportation coordinator (as Richard Padget) | |
Other crew | |||
| Kathy Bitinas | .... | first aid | |
| Jeanne Caliendo | .... | production assistant (as Jeannie Caliendo) | |
| Nancy Froelich | .... | production assistant | |
| Rochell Linker Goodrich | .... | assistant: Mr. Rosenthal (as Rochelle Linker) | |
| Clayton Hartley | .... | production assistant | |
| Graham Henderson | .... | production executive: EMI | |
| Billy Higgins | .... | location manager | |
| Kevin Barry Howe | .... | production assistant (as Kevin Howe) | |
| Joan Merlo | .... | production office coordinator | |
| Stephanie Moore | .... | location manager | |
| Marsha Morgan | .... | assistant production office coordinator | |
| Paul Pascarella | .... | title designer | |
| Sioux Richards | .... | script supervisor | |
| Anne Strick | .... | unit publicist | |
| Michael Sudalnik | .... | craft service (as Michael Sudalnick) | |
| Marvin Towns Jr. | .... | production assistant (as Marvin Townes) | |
| Lynn Hendee | .... | production executive (uncredited) | |
Thanks | |||
| Jane Byrne | .... | the producers would like to express their appreciation to: for the courtesy and cooperation extended to them (as Hon. Mayor Jane M. Byrne) | |
| James R. Thompson | .... | the producers would like to express their appreciation to: for the courtesy and cooperation extended to them (as Hon. Governor James R. Thompson) | |
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This film has to be one of the best youth crime dramas around. Sean Penn delivers a strong performance as a troubled youth, without the will but the courage to change his ways. Ally Sheedy also delivers a strong performance as the sole light in Penn's insane lifestyle. Esai Morales delivers a strong performance as a youth who has takes the wrong roads in life. Buckle up, and get ready for an emotional ride by some talented actors/writers/director in this movie.