Cast of Moscow on the Hudson

Robin Williams plays Vladimir Ivanoff, a Soviet circus musician who defects while on a visit to New York City.

María Conchita Alonso portrays Lucia Lombardo, a beautiful Italian woman who Vladimir Ivanoff falls in love with.

Cleavant Derricks takes on the role of Lionel Witherspoon, an African-American musician who befriends Vladimir in New York.

Alejandro Rey plays Orlando Ramirez, a fellow immigrant who works with Vladimir at Bloomingdale's.

Savely Kramarov portrays Boris, a KGB agent tasked with bringing Vladimir back to the Soviet Union.

Elya Baskin plays Anatoly Cherkasov, a Russian friend of Vladimir's who helps him adjust to life in America.

Oleg Rudnik takes on the role of Yuri, another Russian immigrant who befriends Vladimir in New York.

Aleksandr Benyaminov portrays Vladimir's Grandfather, who shares wisdom and support with his grandson.

Lyudmila Kramarevskaya plays Vladimir's Mother, who worries about her son's safety and well-being in America.

Ivo Vrzal-Wiegand portrays Vladimir's Father, who expresses concern for his son's future after defecting.

Natalya Ivanova plays Sasha, a fellow Russian immigrant who becomes friends with Vladimir in America.

Tiger Haynes portrays Lionel's Grandfather, who shares musical heritage and wisdom with Lionel.