The World According to John Coltrane is a documentary film about saxophonist John Coltrane
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 John ColtraneHimself | Himself |
 Ed WheelerNarrator | Narrator |
| RRashied AliHimself | Himself |
 Jimmy HeathHimself | Himself |
| RRoscoe MitchellHimself | Himself |
 Wayne ShorterHimself | Himself |
 La Monte YoungHimself | Himself |