Sophie's Choice Cast

Meryl Streep plays Zofia 'Sophie' Zawistowski, a Polish woman with a haunting secret.

Kevin Kline portrays Nathan Landau, a charismatic but troubled American lover of Sophie.

Peter MacNicol is Stingo, a young aspiring writer who forms a close bond with Sophie and Nathan.

Rita Karin takes on the role of Yetta, a friend of Sophie's with a heartbreaking past of her own.

Josh Mostel plays Morris Fink, a man who has his eye on Sophie.

Robin Bartlett portrays Lillian Grossman, a friend of Sophie.

Eugene Lipinski is the Polish Professor who impacts Stingo's life.

John Rothman appears as the Librarian who helps Stingo uncover more about Sophie.

Joseph Leon plays Dr. Blackstock, a doctor who has a significant impact in the story.

David Wohl portrays the English Teacher who interacts with Stingo.

Günther Maria Halmer is Rudolf Höss, a character connected to Sophie's past.

Karlheinz Hackl plays the SS Doctor who is a part of Sophie's tragic history.