After New York City firefighter Terry Lynch is unable to receive any compensation for an injury incurred during the off-duty rescue of a young girl, he grows suicidal. Furious, his brother Jimmy attempts to have Mayor Tyler intervene, but the corrupt politician instead denounces Terry as a drunk. Determined to get justice, Jimmy begins a graffiti campaign of embarrassing slogans mocking the mayor, which soon captivates the city.
Timothy Hutton
as Jimmy Lynch
Robert Urich
as Terry Lynch
Kim Cattrall
as Danny Boudreau
Robert Culp
as Mayor Tyler
Darren McGavin
as Det. Kowalski
Steven Keats
as jockamo
Paul Sorvino
as Himself
Peter Boyle
as Det. Ryan
James Tolkan
as Hanley
Thomas Quinn
as Hooly
Norman Parker
as Dr. Salco
Dick O'Neill
as Powerhouse chief
