Jason James Richter plays Jesse, a young boy who has a close bond with the orca whale named Willy.
Michael Madsen portrays Glen Greenwood, a character connected to Jesse's life and adventure.
Jayne Atkinson plays Annie Greenwood, Glen's wife, who supports the family's journey.
August Schellenberg is Randolph Johnson, a mentor to Jesse and a guardian of Willy.
Mary Kate Schellhardt plays Nadine, a character who is part of Jesse's story.
Francis Capra portrays Elvis, a young character who interacts with Jesse during their adventure.
Mykelti Williamson plays Dwight Mercer, a supporting character in the film.
Elizabeth Peña is Kate Haley, a character who plays a significant role in the story.
Jon Tenney portrays John Milner, a character involved in the events surrounding Jesse.
M. Emmet Walsh plays Bill Wilcox, who adds to the narrative of the film.
Paul Tuerpe is Milner's Assistant, a minor character in the film.
John Considine plays Commander Blake, a character who appears in the story.
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