James Earl Jones
'Few Clothes' Johnson
Mary McDonnell
Elma Radnor
David Strathairn
Police Chief Sid Hatfield
Ken Jenkins
Sephus Purcell
Jace Alexander
Hilllard Elkins
Nancy Mette
Bridey Mae Tolliver
Josh Mostel
Mayor Cabell Testerman
Michael B. Preston
Ellix (as Michael Preston)
J.K. Kent Lilly
Pappy's Voice (voice)
Ida Williams
Mrs. Knightes
John Sayles
Hardshell Preacher
Frank Hoyt Taylor
Al Felts
Thomas Hal Phillips
Boxcar Guard
Stephen C. Hall
Redneck Miner
Thomas Poore
Injured Black Miner
Tara Williams
Miner's Wife
Phil Wiggins
Harmonica Player