Cast of Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Nick Nolte plays Jerry Baskin, a homeless man who disrupts the lives of a dysfunctional Beverly Hills family.

Bette Midler portrays Barbara Whiteman, the matriarch of the Whiteman family who becomes entangled in Jerry's presence.

Richard Dreyfuss takes on the role of Dave Whiteman, the head of the Whiteman household who finds his life upended by Jerry.

Little Richard plays Orvis Goodnight, a flamboyant neighbor who is part of the chaotic interactions in the Whiteman family's life.

Tracy Nelson is Jenny Whiteman, the daughter of the Whiteman family who forms a unique bond with Jerry.

Elizabeth Peña portrays Carmen, a housekeeper caught in the midst of the Whiteman family's tumultuous events.

Evan Richards takes on the role of Max Whiteman, one of the sons in the Whiteman family.

Mike the Dog plays Matisse, the lovable canine companion in the Whiteman household.

Donald F. Muhich portrays Dr. Von Zimmer, a character entangled in the comedy of errors within the Whiteman family.

Paul Mazursky is Sidney Waxman, a neighbor who gets drawn into the whirlwind of events caused by Jerry's arrival.

Valerie Curtin portrays Pearl Waxman, another key neighbor who becomes involved in the chaos that ensues.

Jack Bruskoff plays Mel Whiteman, another member of the eccentric Whiteman family whose life is touched by Jerry's presence.