On screen
Cast
20 credited performers
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
Artwork unavailable
Bobby Porter
Death Spirit
Artwork unavailable
Ellen Wakamatsu
First Lady of the Court
Artwork unavailable
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
Artwork unavailable
Charlie Dell
Chef
Artwork unavailable
John Salazar
Juggler
Artwork unavailable
John Achorn
Comedian
Artwork unavailable
Juana Escobar
Thai Dancer
Shelley Duvall
Nightingale (voice) / Narrator (voice) / Self - Host