The following information is derived from the casting call sheets held in the AFI Research Collection (access to which is restricted):
John Hargreaves (Ray Jones), Pamela Stephenson (Liz Johnson), Jeannie Drynan (Alice Price), Lyn James (Joan Price), Brian Wenzel (Jack Price), Roy Day (Edgar), Beverley Roberts (Dr Bedi), Paul Glen (Uniformed Constable A), Bruce Beck and Peter Dixon (Extras), Danny O'Meara (Maurie Taylor), Peter Culpin and Wally Pratt (Drivers: Police), John Heddle (Police Constable B), and Tony Sprague and Terry Mountain (Stuntmen).
The casting call sheets also include the following information:
Other actors who were considered for the role of Ray Jones included Gary Gray, Ken James, and Ross Thompson.
Joan Bruce was also considered for the role of Joan Price.
Peter Gwynne was also considered for the role of Jack Price.
Louis Seaton was also considered for the role of Uniformed Constable A.
