Billy Dee Williams
Scott Joplin
Clifton Davis
Chauvin
Margaret Avery
Belle Joplin
Eubie Blake
Will Williams
Godfrey Cambridge
Tom Turpin
Seymour Cassel
Dr. Jaelki
DeWayne Jessie
John The Baptist
Mabel King
Madam Amy
Taj Mahal
Poor Alfred
Spo-De-Odee
Left Hand of God
Art Carney
John Stark
David Healy
Sam Bundler
Samuel Fuller
Impresario
Leon Charles
Liebling
Fred Pinkard
Dr. Adams
Delos V. Smith Jr.
Wallis
Marcus J. Grapes
Rabin
Denise Gordy
The Girl
Rita Ross
Girl With Note
William King
The Minstrel Singers
Ronald La Pread
The Minstrel Singers
Thomas McClary
The Minstrel Singers
Walter Orange
The Minstrel Singers
Lionel Richie
The Minstrel Singers
Milan Williams
The Minstrel Singers
David Raynr
Young Scott Joplin
DarNella Allen
Mother
Bob Harks
Workman (uncredited)
Eugene Jackson
Piano Contest Spectator (uncredited)
Ron Taylor
John Stark's Driver (uncredited)