Werner Herzog fulfills a bet he made with his assistant Errol Morris to inspire him to complete his first feature film, "Gates of Heaven".
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Werner HerzogSelf | Self |
 Errol MorrisSelf | Self |
 Tom LuddyMaster of Ceremonies | Master of Ceremonies |
| MMichael GoodwinDriver / Interviewer | Driver / Interviewer |
| CChris StrachwitzDwarf Voice (voice) | Dwarf Voice (voice) |
| PPhil HarbertsSelf | Self |
 Alice WatersAssistant Cook | Assistant Cook |