Elvis Presley as Josh Morgan / Jodie Tatum

Arthur O'Connell as Pappy Tatum

Glenda Farrell as Ma Tatum

Jack Albertson as Captain Robert Salbo

Pamela Austin as Selena Tatum

Cynthia Pepper as Midge

Yvonne Craig as Azalea Tatum

Donald Woods as General Alvin Donford

Tommy Farrell as Master Sgt. William George Bailey

Beverly Powers as Trudy

Hortense Petra as Dixie

Bobby Stone as General's Aide (as Robert Stone)

Teri Garr as Hillbilly Dancer (uncredited)

James Hibbard as Dancer (uncredited)

Joan Staley as Jonesy (uncredited)

Sailor Vincent as Hairy Willie (uncredited)