Lackawanna Blues

Rachel 'Nanny' Crosby

Ruben Santiago Jr.

The Bandleader

Alean

Ol'lem Taylor

Pauline

Bill Crosby

Dick Barrymore

Bertha

Ulysses Ford

Ruben Santiago Sr.

Laura's Mother

Mr. Paul

Ricky

Self

Freddie Cobbs

Bill's Woman

Ruben, Jr. (Toddler)

Laura

Otis McClanahan

Jimmy

Lonnie (War Veteran)

Mr. Lucious

Numb Finger Pete