Jack Jefferson

James Earl Jones

Acting

Eleanor

Jane Alexander

Acting

Goldie

Lou Gilbert

Acting

Tick

Joel Fluellen

Acting

Pop Weaver

Chester Morris

Acting

Dixon

Robert Webber

Acting

Clara

Marlene Warfield

Acting

Cameron

Hal Holbrook

Acting

Mama Tiny

Beah Richards

Acting

Scipio

Moses Gunn

Acting

Brady

Larry Pennell

Acting

French Promoter

Marcel Dalio

Acting

Paco

Manuel Padilla Jr.

Acting

Carnival Barker (uncredited)

Scatman Crothers

Acting

Captain Dan

R.G. Armstrong

Acting

El Jefe

Rodolfo Acosta

Acting

Mrs. Jefferson's Friend (uncredited)

Ernest Anderson

Acting