In this musical set in an all-Black army camp, civilian parachute maker and "hot bundle" Carmen Jones is desired by many of the men. Naturally, she wants Joe, who's engaged to sweet Cindy Lou and about to go into pilot training for the Korean War.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Harry BelafonteJoe | Joe |
 Dorothy DandridgeCarmen Jones | Carmen Jones |
 Pearl BaileyFrankie | Frankie |
 Olga JamesCindy Lou | Cindy Lou |
 Joe AdamsHusky Miller | Husky Miller |
 Brock PetersSergeant Brown | Sergeant Brown |
 Roy GlennRum Daniels | Rum Daniels |
 Nick StewartDink Franklin | Dink Franklin |
 Diahann CarrollMyrt | Myrt |
| LLe Vern HutchersonJoe (voice) | Joe (voice) |
 Marilyn HorneCarmen Jones (voice) | Carmen Jones (voice) |
| MMarvin HayesHusky Miller (voice) | Husky Miller (voice) |
 Bernie HamiltonReporter | Reporter |
 Madame Sul-Te-WanHagar – Carmen's Grandmother (Uncredited) | Hagar – Carmen's Grandmother (Uncredited) |