Ralph Meeker character Mike Hammer
Albert Dekker character Dr. G.E. Soberin
Paul Stewart character Carl Evello
Juano Hernández character Eddie Yeager
Wesley Addy character Lt. Pat Murphy
Marian Carr character Friday
Maxine Cooper character Velda
Cloris Leachman character Christina Bailey
Gaby Rodgers character Lily Carver
Nick Dennis character Nick
Jack Lambert character Sugar Smallhouse
Jack Elam character Charlie Max
Jerry Zinneman character Sammy
Leigh Snowden character Cheesecake
Percy Helton character Doc Kennedy
Marjorie Bennett character Manager
Strother Martin character Harvey Wallace
John George character Popcorn Vendor (uncredited)
Fortunio Bonanova character Carmen Trivago
Nat King Cole character Self - Singer (voice)
Kitty White character Club Vocalist
Mady Comfort character Nightclub Singer
Art Loggins character Bartender (uncredited)
Robert Sherman character Gas Station Man (uncredited)
Eddie Beal character Sideman (uncredited)
Leonard Mudie character Athletic Club Clerk (uncredited)
