Barbara Hershey plays the titular character Boxcar Bertha, a young woman who turns to a life of crime and joins forces with a group of train-hopping drifters.
David Carradine portrays Big Bill Shelly, a charismatic union leader who becomes romantically involved with Boxcar Bertha.
Barry Primus is Rake Brown, a member of the group of outlaws that Boxcar Bertha joins forces with in their criminal endeavors.
Bernie Casey plays Von Morton, a member of the group of outlaws led by Big Bill Shelly and Boxcar Bertha.
John Carradine portrays H. Buckram Sartoris, a wealthy landowner who crosses paths with Boxcar Bertha and her companions.
Victor Argo is McIver #1, one of the outlaws in the group that Boxcar Bertha becomes involved with.
David Osterhout plays McIver #2, another member of the group of train-hopping criminals in the film.
Harry Northup portrays Harvey Hall, a character who interacts with Boxcar Bertha and her companions during their criminal exploits.
Joe Reynolds plays Joe Cox, a member of the group of outlaws alongside Boxcar Bertha and Big Bill Shelly.
Marianne Dole appears as Mrs. Mailler, a character encountered by Boxcar Bertha and her allies during their adventures.
Ann Morell portrays Tillie Parr, a character in the world of Boxcar Bertha who becomes entangled in their criminal activities.
Martin Scorsese makes an uncredited appearance as a Brothel Client in the film Boxcar Bertha.
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