Robert Redford portrays Henry Brubaker, the new warden at the prison who takes drastic measures to expose corruption.
Yaphet Kotto plays Richard 'Dickie' Coombes, a prisoner who becomes key to Brubaker's plans inside the prison.
Jane Alexander takes on the role of Lillian Gray, a supportive ally to Brubaker as he works to reform the prison system.
Murray Hamilton portrays John Deach, a character involved in the prison's corruption that Brubaker seeks to expose.
David Keith plays Larry Lee Bullen, a young prisoner whose involvement adds layers to the unfolding story.
Morgan Freeman portrays Walter, a character whose interactions with Brubaker shed light on the challenges faced within the prison.
Matt Clark takes on the role of Roy Purcell, a character connected to the corrupt elements within the prison system.
Tim McIntire plays Huey Rauch, a character who adds tension and complexity to Brubaker's mission within the prison.
Richard Ward portrays Abraham Cook, a character pivotal in the unfolding events as Brubaker's plan progresses.
Jon Van Ness plays Zaranska, a character with a role in the prison environment that impacts Brubaker's efforts.
M. Emmet Walsh portrays C.P. Woodward, a character whose actions and decisions affect the course of events in the film.
Albert Salmi takes on the role of Rory Poke, a character with connections to the challenges faced by Brubaker within the prison.
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