Cast
- Warren Beatty as Joe Pendleton/Leo Farnsworth/Tom Jarrett
- Julie Christie as Betty Logan
- James Mason as Mr. Jordan
- Jack Warden as Max Corkle
- Charles Grodin as Tony Abbott
- Dyan Cannon as Julia Farnsworth
- Buck Henry as The Escort
- Vincent Gardenia as Det. Lt. Krim
- Joseph Maher as Sisk
- Hamilton Camp as Bentley
- Arthur Malet as Everett
- Stephanie Faracy as Corinne
- Jeannie Linero as Lavinia
- John Randolph as Former owner
- Richard O'Brien as Former owner's advisor
- Deacon Jones as Gorman
- Les Josephson as Owens
- Jack T. Snow as Cassidy
- Jim Boeke as Kowalsky
- Charley Cowan (uncredited) as Football player
- Jerry Scanlan as Hodges
- Bryant Gumbel (uncredited) as TV sportscaster
- Curt Gowdy
- Al DeRogatis
- Peter Tomarken as Reporter
- Larry Block as Peters
A number of former Los Angeles Rams players have cameo roles in the film, among whom are Deacon Jones, Les Josephson, Jack Snow, Jim Boeke, and Charley Cowan.
In addition to the former Rams football players mentioned above, some well-known sportscasters also appear, playing familiar roles. Bryant Gumbel is seen in the background of one scene 'on the box', delivering a TV sportscast. Curt Gowdy and Al DeRogatis can be heard doing the Super Bowl play-by-play commentary. Dick Enberg conducts an abortive post-game interview of Joe Pendleton/Tom Jarrett.
Beatty had lobbied hard for Cary Grant to accept the role of Mr. Jordan, going so far as to have Grant's ex-wife, Dyan Cannon, urge him to take the part. But although Grant was tempted, he ultimately decided not to end his retirement from filmmaking.
Future game show host Peter Tomarken appears as a reporter in the film.
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