Charles S. Dutton

Boy Willie

Alfre Woodard

Berniece Charles

Carl Gordon

Doaker

Tommy Hollis

Avery

Lou Myers

Wining Boy

Courtney B. Vance

Lymon

Zelda Harris

Maretha

Rosalyn Coleman

Grace

Tommy Lafitte

Ace

Lynne Innerst

Miss Ophelia

Harold Surratt

Papa Willie Boy

Jackson Nunn

Horse Trainer-Owner (uncredited)

Elva Branson

Mama Berniece

Tim Hartman

Sutter

Ben Tatar

Watermelon Man

Lloyd Richards