Jean-Marc Barr
Leopold Kessler

Barbara Sukowa
Katharina Hartmann

Udo Kier
Lawrence Hartmann

Ernst-Hugo Järegård
Uncle Kessler

Erik Mørk
Pater

Jørgen Reenberg
Max Hartmann

Henning Jensen
Siggy

Eddie Constantine
Colonel Harris

Max von Sydow
Narrator (voice)

Benny Poulsen
Steleman

Erno Müller
Seifert

Dietrich Kuhlbrodt
Inspector

Holger Perfort
Mr. Ravenstein

Anne Werner Thomsen
Mrs. Ravenstein

Hardy Rafn
Man in Housecoat

Cæcilia Holbek Trier
Maid

János Herskó
Jewish Man

Claus Flygare
Father

Baard Owe
Man with Papers

Leif Magnusson
Doctor Magnus

Lars von Trier
Jew

Vera Gebuhr
Depot Assistant

Else Petersen
Old Female Assistant

Michael Simpson
Robins