Next to Martin Sheen's name in the credits, it simply says "In Nine Roles". Most of the characters he plays don't have names. They are, in order of appearance: Smitty, a news vendor; Artie, a produce wholesaler; a fallen Vietnam vet; Kendra's "John"; a man who strongly resembles Jesus; a subway passenger; Ramon, a doorman; a man taking his dog for a walk; a mysterious Man in Black