Jessie is an aging career criminal who has been in more jails, fights, schemes, and lineups than just about anyone else. His son Vito, while currently on the straight and narrow, has had a fairly shady past and is indeed no stranger to illegal activity. They both have great hope for Adam, Vito's son and Jessie's grandson, who is bright, good-looking, and without a criminal past.
Sean Connery
as Jessie McMullen
Dustin Hoffman
as Vito McMullen
Matthew Broderick
as Adam McMullen
Rosanna DeSoto
as Elaine
Janet Carroll
as Margie
Victoria Jackson
as Christine
Bill McCutcheon
as Doheny
Deborah Rush
as Michele Dempsey
Marilyn Cooper
as Rose
Salem Ludwig
as Nat
Rex Everhart
as Ray Garvey
James Tolkan
as Judge
