Jasen Fisher as Luke Eveshim

Mai Zetterling as Helga Eveshim

Anjelica Huston as Miss Eva Ernst

Charlie Potter as Bruno Jenkins

Rowan Atkinson as Mr Stringer

Bill Paterson as Mr Jenkins

Brenda Blethyn as Mrs Jenkins

Jane Horrocks as Miss Irvine

Nora Connolly as Beatrice

Rose English as Dora

Jenny Runacre as Elsie

Angelique Rockas as Henrietta

Rosamund Greenwood as Janice

Sukie Smith as Marlene

Emma Relph as Millie

Annabel Brooks as Nicola

Vincent Marzello as Luke's Father

Darcy Flynn as Luke's Mother

Ola Otnes as Erica's Father

Merete Armand as Erica's Mother

Elsie Eide as Erica

Jim Carter as Head Chef

Roberta Taylor as Witch Chef

Anne Tirard as Lady #1

Leila Hoffman as Lady #2

Johan Sverre Myhre as Policeman

Arvid Ones as Policeman

Sverre Røssummoen as Policeman

Grete Nordrå as Norwegian Witch

Serena Harragin as Doctor

Brian Hawksley as Elderly Waiter

Debra Gillett as Waitress

Anne Lambton as Woman in Black

Kristin Steinsland as Child Helga

Michael Palin as Witch at Meeting (uncredited)