Paul Newman as Essex

Vittorio Gassman as Saint Christopher

Fernando Rey as Grigor

Bibi Andersson as Ambrosia

Brigitte Fossey as Vivia, Essex's Wife

Nina van Pallandt as Deuca

Craig Richard Nelson as Redstone

David Langton as Goldstar

Thomas Hill as Francha

Monique Mercure as Redstone's Mate

Maruska Stankova as Jaspera

Anne Gerety as Aeon

Michel Maillot as Obelus

Max Fleck as Wood Supplier

Françoise Berd as Charity House Woman

Emil Glassbourg as Lost Soul (uncredited)