"Colonel Raynor Sarnac has to balance his family and his duty as head of a flight group facing the political tensions of the early 60's. Actual historical events are part of various stories as are the activities of three active children."
Craig T. Nelson
as Colonel Raynor Sarnac
Cindy Pickett
as Vanessa Sarnac
Elisabeth Shue
as Jackie Sarnac
David Hollander
as Wesley Sarnac
Gabriel Damon
as R.H. Sarnac
Tom O'Brien
as Patrick Thomas
David Lain Baker
as Airman Tom Bonelli
Keenan Wynn
as Carl Sarnac
Anthony Edwards
as Billy
G. D. Spradlin
as General Thornton
Kathleen Lloyd
as Elly Thomas
Dennis Lipscomb
as Child Psychologist
Thomas Carter
Director
Ronald M. Cohen
Writer