When a young boy's family is killed by the mob, their tough neighbor Gloria becomes his reluctant guardian. In possession of a book that the gangsters want, the pair go on the run in New York.

Gena Rowlands
as Gloria Swenson

Buck Henry
as Jack Dawn

Julie Carmen
as Jeri Dawn

John Adames
as Phil Dawn

Tony Knesich
as 1st Man / Gangster

Gregory Cleghorne
as Kid in Elevator

Lupe Garnica
as Margarita Vargas

Jessica Castillo
as Joan Dawn

Tom Noonan
as 2nd Man / Gangster

Ronald Maccone
as 3rd Man / Gangster