
"There are two sides to every hit record!"
Record executives want a highly-regarded record producer to focus on a white pop act whom they feel has the sound America wants. To keep his creative integrity, Buckmaster carefully begins to fight the system that has made him the respected producer he has become.
Coleman Buckmaster

Carlton James

Velour Page

Franklyn Page

Gary Page

Mike Lemongello

Early

Warren Barfield

Ellen
Norman Shulman (as Mike Richards)

Big John Little
Coleman Buckmaster's Father

Mantan

Player
Amanda

Wonder Woman
Al Rapp
The Kid
Frankie Crocker
Band Member (uncredited)

Band Member (uncredited)

Band Member (uncredited)

Band Member (uncredited)

Band Member (uncredited)
Band Member (uncredited)
Band Member (uncredited)

Band Member (uncredited)

Cab Driver
Mel Cooper
Busboy
Chauffeur
TV Interviewer
The Greek
Skaters
Skaters
Skaters
Rollerdome Bouncer
Control Room Engineer
Wedding Pianist
James' Secretary
TV Studio Director
The Group
Ferrara
Johnny Lyman
Annabel Lee