Albert
Celie
Shug Avery
Sofia
Harpo
Nettie
Young Celie
Old Mr.
Squeak
Miss Millie
Pa
Grady
Preacher
Reverend Samuel
Corrine
Buster
Mayor
Swain
Adam
Olivia
Odessa
Young Harpo
Young Olivia
Young Adam
Young Tashi
Daisy
Store Clerk
Mailman
Road Gang Leader
Loretta
Church Sister
Boy
Boo
Emma
Child #1
Child #2
Jook Joint Patron
Jook Joint Musician
African Musician
Church Choir Soloist (uncredited)
Church-goer (uncredited)