Pete St. John is a powerful and successful political consultant, with clients spread around the country. When his long-time friend and client Ohio senator Sam Hastings decides to quit politics, he is rapidly drafted to help with the campaign of the man destined to succeed him, unknown and mysterious businessman Jerome Cade...
Kate Capshaw
Sydney Betterman

E.G. Marshall
Senator Sam Hastings

J. T. Walsh
Jerome Cade

Beatrice Straight
Claire Hastings