Cast of Bullets Over Broadway

John Cusack portrays David Shayne, a struggling playwright who makes moral compromises for success.

Chazz Palminteri plays Cheech, a mobster assigned to watch over Olive Neal and provide funding for David Shayne's play.

Dianne Wiest brings to life Helen Sinclair, a seasoned but fading Broadway star involved in the production of David Shayne's play.

Jennifer Tilly portrays Olive Neal, a talentless and demanding actress who is romantically involved with the mobster Cheech.

Mary-Louise Parker plays Ellen, David Shayne's naive and loyal girlfriend who yearns for a career in theater.

Tracey Ullman embodies Eden Brent, a skilled and ambitious actress in the play produced by David Shayne.

Jim Broadbent takes on the role of Warner Purcell, a talented but alcoholic actor in David Shayne's play.

Joe Viterelli portrays Nick Valenti, a mobster and Olive Neal's ex-boyfriend who remains entangled in her life.

Harvey Fierstein plays Sid Loomis, a theater critic who is feared and respected within the Broadway community.

Rob Reiner portrays Sheldon Flender, a theater producer who offers financial backing for David Shayne's play.

Jack Warden embodies Julian Marx, a seasoned theater producer who becomes involved in the chaotic production.

Tony Sirico plays Rocco, a loyal mobster and friend of Cheech who gets involved in the unfolding drama.