The film features the following performers:
* Franz Kafka - The Narrator (voice only)
* Günter Grass - The Officer
* Udo Kier - The Condemned Man
* Josef Bierbichler - The Judge
* Michael Gwisdek - The Soldier
It is important to note that this is not a typical narrative film. It is a silent film that uses images and gestures to tell its story. Therefore, there is no dialogue or speaking roles for the performers.