James Caan Sgt. Clell Hazard Anjelica Huston Samantha Davis James Earl Jones Sgt. Maj.'Goody' Nelson Dean Stockwell Capt. Homer Thomas Mary Stuart Masterson Rachel Feld Dick Anthony Williams Slasher Williams Lonette McKee Betty Rae Sam Bottoms Lt. Webber Elias Koteas Pete Deveber Laurence Fishburne Sgt. Flanagan Casey Siemaszko Wildman Mark Frazer Soldier #1 Peter Masterson Col. Feld Carlin Glynn Mrs. Feld Erik Holland Col. Godwin Bill Graham Don Brubaker D.B. Sweeney Jackie Willow Terrence Currier Editor Terry Hinz Navy Captain Lisa-Marie Felter Daughter William Williamson Lieutenant Colonel Joseph A. Ross Jr. General Robert Frerichs Private Grant Lee Douglass Blue Lieutenant Terry Foster Soldier #2