April
Philippe Leclerc
Cal Cate
Elizabeth 'Sue Ann' Baldridge
Zachary 'Zach' Gilmore
Rex Jennings
Howlin' Wolf (as Charles Dutton)
Sonny Boy Williamson
Coach Mallard
Counselor
Mr. Baldridge
Mrs. Baldridge
Harrison
Assistant Coach
April's Father
Sheriff McLain
Hans (as Brendan S. Medlin)
Buster Dubonnet
Preacher
Doris Jennings
Editor
William Faulkner
Herbie Clemson
Tough Guy
Alabama Tech Coach
Lewis
Jock
Belle #1
Belle #2
Rebecca
Girl in Red
School Supervisor
Postman
Football Players
Football Players (as Brad Miller)
Jook Joint Musicians
Fan in bleachers (uncredited)
Student (uncredited)
Jook Joint Bouncer (uncredited)
The Other Assistant Football Coach (uncredited)
Mr. Kuschnick (uncredited)