Paul Scofield
(Alexander Scherbatov)
Maria Schell
(Sophie Rubin)
Frank Finlay
(Sigmund Freud (voice))
Diana Quick
(Anna)
Clare Higgins
(Young Sophie)
Colin Firth
(Young Alexander)
Sandra Berkin
(Nina)
Alan Tilvern
(Sophie's Father)
Bridget Amies
(Child's Nurse)
Willy Bowman
Norman Chancer
Jacqui Dankworth
(Alexander's Sister)
Christine Hargreaves
Keith Kraushaar
Chris Lahr
(Child Alexander)
Ronald Nunnery
Annet Peters