Klaus Kinski is one of the few German actors who has achieved international fame. He made headlines. And disappeared behind them. Kinski lived his parts 24/7. This film tells the story of a man who no longer could understand the difference or distinguish between fantasy and reality.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Klaus KinskiSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Mario AdorfSelf | Self |
| RRino BarillariSelf - Paparazzo | Self - Paparazzo |
 Peter BerlingSelf | Self |
 Artur BraunerSelf | Self |
 O.W. FischerSelf | Self |
 Bruno GanzSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Brigitte GrothumSelf | Self |
 Werner HerzogSelf | Self |
 Terence HillNobody (archive footage) | Nobody (archive footage) |
 Jack LemmonSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
| EEwa ReichelSelf - Café Owner | Self - Café Owner |
 Lee Van CleefCol. Douglas Mortimer (archive footage) | Col. Douglas Mortimer (archive footage) |
 Horst WendlandtSelf | Self |
 Billy WilderSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
| PPhyllis WinterSelf - Post Office | Self - Post Office |