Cradle Will Rock Cast

Hank Azaria portrays Marc Blitzstein, the real-life composer creating the musical 'The Cradle Will Rock'.

Rubén Blades takes on the role of artist Diego Rivera, who famously clashed with the establishment over his murals.

Joan Cusack plays Hazel Huffman, a staunch anti-Communist theatergoer contributing to the era's political tension.

John Cusack appears as Nelson Rockefeller, an influential figure in both politics and the arts during the 1930s.

Cary Elwes portrays John Houseman, a producer working alongside Orson Welles in the theatrical world.

Philip Baker Hall plays Gray Mathers, a character reflecting the industrial moguls of the time.

Cherry Jones takes on the role of Hallie Flanagan, a key figure in the Federal Theatre Project.

Angus Macfadyen appears as the legendary director Orson Welles, contributing his vision to the theatrical scene of the 1930s.

Bill Murray portrays Tommy Crickshaw, a vaudeville comedian navigating the changing landscape of entertainment.

Vanessa Redgrave plays Countess Constance La Grave, a patron of the arts enveloped in the social circles of the time.

Susan Sarandon appears as Margherita Sarfatti, an Italian journalist and art critic with strong political connections.

Jamey Sheridan takes on the role of John Adair, adding depth to the movie's reflection of the era's complexities.