Paul Scofield

Alexander Scherbatov

Maria Schell

Sophie Rubin

Frank Finlay

Sigmund Freud (voice)

Diana Quick

Anna

Clare Higgins

Young Sophie

Colin Firth

Young Alexander

Sandra Berkin

Nina

Alan Tilvern

Sophie's Father

Bridget Amies

Child's Nurse

Willy Bowman

Norman Chancer

Jacqui Dankworth

Alexander's Sister

Christine Hargreaves

Keith Kraushaar

Chris Lahr

Child Alexander