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Charles S. Dutton Boy Willie
Alfre Woodard Berniece Charles
Carl Gordon Doaker
Tommy Hollis Avery
Lou Myers Wining Boy
Courtney B. Vance Lymon
Zelda Harris Maretha
Rosalyn Coleman Grace
Tommy Lafitte Ace
Lynne Innerst Miss Ophelia
Harold Surratt Papa Willie Boy
Jackson Nunn Horse Trainer-Owner (uncredited)
Elva Branson Mama Berniece
Tim Hartman Sutter
Ben Tatar Watermelon Man
Alice Eisner Watermelon Lady
Bob Tracey Nolander
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