David Jones Director Robert De Niro Joseph `'Jacknife'` Megessey Actor Ed Harris David `'High School'` Flannigan Actor Kathy Baker Martha Flannigan Actor Charles S. Dutton Jake Actor Loudon Wainwright Ferretti Actor Sloane Shelton Shirley Actor Tom Isbell Bobby `'Red Sox'` Buckman Actor Kirk Taylor Helicopter Gunner Actor George Gerdes Tony Actor Josh Pais Rick Actor Stephen Metcalfe Screenwriter Robert Schaffel Producer Carol Baum Producer Brian West Cinematographer John Bloom Film Editing Bruce Broughton Original Music Edward Pisoni Production Design William Barclay Art Director Gilles Aird Set Decoration Jane Greenwood Costume Design Judy Courtney Casting