The Nightingale

Mick Jagger

The Emperor

Bud Cort

Music Master

Barbara Hershey

The Maid

Edward James Olmos

Prime Minister

Mako

Gardener / Minister

Chao-Li Chi

Gardener

Keye Luke

Imperial Doctor

Bobby Porter

Death Spirit

Ellen Wakamatsu

First Lady of the Court

Susan Haruye

Second Lady of the Court

Ji-Tu Cumbuka

Emperor's Bodyguard

Jerry Hall

Pansy

Anjelica Huston

Primrose

Alberto Isaac

Servant #1

Maysie Hoy

Housekeeper

Charlie Dell

Chef

John Salazar

Juggler

John Achorn

Comedian

Juana Escobar

Thai Dancer

Shelley Duvall

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