Top Billed Cast

1. 

   Mick Jagger

   The Emperor

2. 

   Bud Cort

   Music Master

3. 

   Barbara Hershey

   The Maid

4. 

   Edward James Olmos

   Prime Minister

5. 

   Mako

   Gardener / Minister

6. 

   Chao Li Chi

   Gardener

7. 

   Keye Luke

   Imperial Doctor

8. 

   Bobby Porter

   Death Spirit

9. 

   Ellen Wakamatsu

   First Lady of the Court

10. 

    Susan Haruye

    Second Lady of the Court

11. 

    Ji-Tu Cumbuka

    Emperor's Bodyguard

12. 

    Jerry Hall

    Pansy

13. 

    Anjelica Huston

    Primrose

14. 

    Alberto Isaac

    Servant #1

15. 

    Maysie Hoy

    Housekeeper

16. 

    Charlie Dell

    Chef

17. 

    John Salazar

    Juggler

18. 

    John Achorn

    Comedian

19. 

    Juana Escobar

    Thai Dancer

20. 

    Shelley Duvall

    Nightingale (voice) / Narrator (voice) / Self - Host