Kirk Douglas portrays Capt. Matthew Yelland, the commanding officer of the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier.
Martin Sheen plays Warren Lasky, a civilian consultant on the USS Nimitz.
Katharine Ross is Laurel Scott, a photojournalist who becomes involved in the events on the USS Nimitz.
James Farentino portrays Wing Commander Richard T. Owens, a British RAF officer aboard the USS Nimitz.
Ron O'Neal plays Commander Dan Thurman, an officer on the USS Nimitz.
Charles Durning is Senator Samuel Chapman, a politician aboard the USS Nimitz.
Victor Mohica plays Black Cloud, a Native American who interacts with the USS Nimitz crew.
James Coleman is Lt. Perry, a member of the USS Nimitz crew.
Soon-Tek Oh portrays Simura, a Japanese businessman on the USS Nimitz.
Alvin Ing plays Lt. Kajima, a Japanese liaison officer on the USS Nimitz.
Lloyd Kaufman is LCdr. Kaufman, an officer on the USS Nimitz.
Dan Fitzgerald plays Navy Doctor, a medical professional aboard the USS Nimitz.
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