Robert Hooks

Paul

S. Pearl Sharp

Harriet (as Saundra Sharp)

Dick Anthony Williams

Danny

Hattie Winston

Ivy

Morgan Freeman

Sweet Talk

Anna Maria Horsford

Monica

Samuel E. Wright

Scottie

Minnie Gentry

Emma

Ted Beniades

Brooks

Lea Scott

Drug Counselor

Laurie Chock

Sandy

Pat McNamara

Delivery Man

Frank Scardino

Record Producer

Yvonne Warden

Clerk

Bill Houston

Cop

Estelle Evans

Mother

Pat Estwick

Junkie

Arthur French

Man at Meeting

Felecia Hunter

Elsie

Antonia French

Joanne

Guy Costley

Ghetto Boy

Stephen Gattanella

Conga Drummer in Band (uncredited)