The Inspector
Hawk
Sweetback
Asher
Wino Bob
Self
Grandpa Peeples
Taxi Driver
Melvin Van Peebles
Mr. Bucket
Andre Speier
Hospital Prophet
Sign Painter (uncredited)
George
Elmoore
Self (archive footage)
Old Jail Bird
Vernon
Able
Self (voice)
Mr. Witherspoon
Noble
Self (Interviewee)
Grandpa V.
Man Interviewed
Papa Joe
Editor
Elmo
Bucket
Walter 'Moon' Porter
Norman Green
Richard Hallorann