In a futuristic world, the U.S. is ruled by a repressive government that bans most forms of media. As part of the enforcement, a cop (Billy Zane) is sent to the rebel state of Megaville on an undercover mission to infiltrate an unlawful media organization. — John Bush Billy Zane - Raymond Palinov / Jensen J.C. Quinn - Newman Grace Zabriskie - Mrs. Palinov Kristen Cloke - Christine Daniel J. Travanti - Duprell Stefan Gierasch - Dr. Vogel John Lantz - Heller Gregory Paul Martin - Richard Sam Neill - David Jenkins Raymond O'Connor Leslie Morris Aaron Lustig - Technician Paul Perri - Gomez Michael McKean - George Talbot Stephen Tobolowsky - Warren Singleton Edmund L. Shaff - Edward Schneiderman Pat Skipper - Morrissey Daryl Hannah - Alice Monroe Jonathan Wigan - Delivery Boy Jim Norton - Dr. Bernard Wachs Elaine Corral - News Anchor Chevy Chase - Nick Halloway Ellen Albertini Dow - Mrs. Coulson Shay Duffin - Patrick the Bartender Steven Barr - Clellan Rosalind Chao - Cathy DiTolla Hamilton Camp Donald Li - Cab Driver I.M. Hobson - Maitre d' Chip Heller - Man Who Hails Taxi Barry Kivel - Drunk Businessman Richard Epcar - Tyler Jay Gerber - Roger Whitman Patricia Heaton - Ellen Vincent Guastaferro Rip Haight - Helicopter Pilot