Marion Crane

Marion Crane is a Phoenix, Arizona working girl trapped by circumstances in a relationship that she doesn't want to end but cannot seem to move forward. On an impulse, she makes a choice which will change her life forever.

Anne Heche is Marion Crane
Norman Bates

Norman Bates is the proprietor of the Bates Motel. Soft spoken and hesitant, Norman lives an isolated life revolving around his invalid mother.

Vince Vaughn is Norman Bates
Sam Loomis

Sam Loomis is Marion's boyfriend. He loves Marion but cannot marry her in his current financial situation.

Viggo Mortensen is Sam Loomis
Lila Crane

Lila Crane is Marion Crane's sister. Cynical and suspicious by nature, she is desperate to find her sister, who has been missing for a week.

Julianne Moore is Lila Crane
Milton Arbogast

Milton Arbogast is a private investigator. He's been hired by Lowery Real Estate to locate Marion Crane, who disappeared with $400,000 in cash.

William H. Macy is Milton Arbogast