In a 1940s New York, two Jewish teenage boys are determined to remain friends despite the deep differences between their two families.
Barry Miller Reuven Malter
Robby Benson Danny Saunders
Maximilian Schell Professor David Malter
Rod Steiger Reb Saunders
Hildy Brooks Mrs. Saunders
Kaethe Fine Shaindel Saunders
Ron Rifkin Baseball Coach
Robert John Burke Levi Saunders
Lonny Price Davey
Evan Handler Sidney Goldberg
Douglas Warhit Sam
Jeffrey Marcus Schwartzi
Stuart Charno 1st Baseman
Richard Lifschutz Hassidic Coach
Clement Fowler Doctor
John Pankow Bully
Richard Ziman Bully
Bruce MacVittie Bully
E.D. Miller Umpire
Jack Hollander Psychology Professor
Elaine Kagan V.E. Day Woman
Kathryn Conners V.E. Day Woman
Iva Rifkin V.E. Day Woman
Val Avery Teacher
Danton Stone Fighting Student
Mark Nelson Fighting Student
Frank Maxwell Radio Announcer