The following information is derived from material held in the Crawford Collection:
Anna Volska (Melina Jaconelli), Keith Lee (Enzo Jaconelli), Norman Yemm (Carl Hoffman), Kevin Miles (John Hillier), Deryck Barnes (Father Dalton), Julie Day (Chris Turner), Carryl Browne (Else Harvey), Nanette Goode (Mrs. Murphy), and Tony Sprague (Motor Cycle Policeman).
The casting call sheets held in the Crawford Collection also show the following information:
Actors considered for the role of Melina Jaconelli includes Arna Maria Winchester, Helen Morse, Elli MacLure, and Gillian Jones.
Actors considered for the role of Enzo Jaconelli included Tom Farley, Don Crosby, and Max Osbiston.
Actors considered for the role of Carl Hoffman included Peter Aanensen, Jack Thompson, and John Stanton.
Actors considered for the role of Chris Turner included Maggie Millar, Margaret Cruickshank, and Vicki Hammond.