Singer is a deaf-mute whose small world brings him in contact with a young girl, Mick, who cherishes a seemingly hopeless dream of becoming a concert pianist. At first hostile, Mick soon becomes friends with Singer, hoping to enlarge his small world. Three other central characters come to Singer for help also, each of them seeing in him a powerful force.
Sondra Locke
as Margaret "Mick" Kelly
Alan Arkin
as John Singer
Laurinda Barrett
as Mrs. Kelly
Stacy Keach
as Blount
Chuck McCann
as Spiros Antonapoulos
Biff McGuire
as Mr. Kelly
Percy Rodriguez
as Doctor Copeland
Cicely Tyson
as Portia Copeland
Jackie Marlowe
as Bubber
Johnny Popwell
as Willie
Wayne Smith
as Harry
Peter Mamakos
as Spirmonedes