Robert De Niro plays the character Ned, one of the escaped convicts who pretends to be a priest to avoid capture.
Sean Penn portrays Jim, another one of the escaped convicts who, along with Ned, ends up helping the townspeople.
Demi Moore takes on the role of Molly, a kind-hearted woman who interacts with the escaped convicts and helps them in their endeavors.
Hoyt Axton plays Father Levesque, the real priest of the small town who unknowingly assists the convicts in their masquerade.
Bruno Kirby portrays the Deputy, a law enforcement officer in the small town who becomes suspicious of the convicts' true identities.
Ray McAnally takes on the role of the Warden, the authority figure from the prison who is on the hunt for the escaped convicts.
James Russo plays Bobby, a criminal associate of the convicts who gets involved in their schemes.
Wallace Shawn portrays the Translator, a humorous character who helps bridge the language barrier between the convicts and the townspeople.
John C. Reilly appears as the Young Monk, providing some comic relief in the interactions with the disguised convicts.
Jay Brazeau plays the Sheriff, another law enforcement officer in the small town who adds to the comedic elements of the story.
Ken Buhay portrays Bishop Nogalich, a religious figure who becomes entangled in the convicts' escapades.
Elizabeth Lawrence plays Mrs. Blair, a townsperson who interacts with the convicts during their stay in the small town.
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