Chevy Chase stars as Norman Robberson, a mild-mannered suburbanite who gets involved in a police investigation when he allows a detective to use his house as a stakeout base.
Jack Palance plays Jake Stone, a grizzled detective who partners with Norman Robberson to surveil a suspect across the street.
Dianne Wiest takes on the role of Helen Robberson, Norman's wife who becomes increasingly frustrated with the chaos caused by the police operation.
Robert Davi portrays Osborn, a member of the criminal gang being surveilled by the police from the Robbersons' house.
David Barry Gray appears as Tony Moore, another member of the criminal gang under surveillance by the police.
Jason James Richter plays Kevin Robberson, Norman and Helen's teenage son who unwittingly gets caught up in the police operation.
Fay Masterson portrays Cindy Robberson, Kevin's older sister who also finds herself entangled in the chaotic situation at home.
Miko Hughes takes on the role of Billy Robberson, the youngest child in the Robberson family who adds to the mayhem unfolding in the house.
Jack Kehler is Caniff, a member of the criminal gang whose activities are being monitored by the police from the Robbersons' home.
In an uncredited role, M. Emmet Walsh appears as Captain Ted Corbett, a senior police officer overseeing the surveillance operation.
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