Johnny Suede (Brad Pitt) longs to be a teen-age idol like Ricky Nelson. He has a pair of black suede shoes, an impressive pompadour, a guitar, and some pals who will play backup for him. Yet he doesn't have much talent or drive.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Brad PittJohnny Suede | Johnny Suede |
 Catherine KeenerYvonne | Yvonne |
 Calvin LevelsDeke | Deke |
 Alison MoirDarlette | Darlette |
 Nick CaveFreak Storm | Freak Storm |
 Peter McRobbieFlip Doubt | Flip Doubt |
 Ashley GardnerEllen | Ellen |
| DDennis ParlatoDalton | Dalton |
 Ron VawterWinston | Winston |
 Tina LouiseMrs. Fontaine | Mrs. Fontaine |
 Richard BoesMan in Tuxedo | Man in Tuxedo |
| CCheryl CostaWoman in Alley | Woman in Alley |
| MMichael LucianoMr. Clepp | Mr. Clepp |
 Ralph MarreroBartender | Bartender |
| WWilfredo Giovanni ClarkSlick | Slick |
 Michael MulherenFred Business | Fred Business |
 Wayne MaugansNed Business | Ned Business |
| JJoseph BarryThe Cowboy | The Cowboy |
| JJohn David BaroneBernard | Bernard |
| TTom JarmuschConan | Conan |
 Samuel L. JacksonB-Bop | B-Bop |
| EEvelyn SolannOld Woman | Old Woman |
| AAhmed Ben LarbyCab Driver | Cab Driver |
 Marianne HettingerHooker (uncredited) | Hooker (uncredited) |
 Arloa RestonTeen Fan (uncredited) | Teen Fan (uncredited) |