Robert Pattinson:Samuel Alabaster;Mia Wasikowska:Penelope;David Zellner:Parson Henry;Nathan Zellner:Rufus Cornell;Joseph Billingiere:Zachariah Running Bear;Robert Forster:Old Preacher;Morgan Lund:Bar Creep;Ray Kelleher:Barkeep;David Wingo:Barrel of Laughs;Russell Mael:Prairie Crooner;Gary Brookins:Sheriff;Gabe Casdorph:Anton Cornell;Landon Weeks:Piano Player;Larry Zeng:Scalped Traveler;Sabrina Chappuis:Angry Traveler;Palmer Scott:Barber;Luana Zellner:Bell Maiden;Ronald Zellner:Photographer;Deanna Milsap:Bathhouse Madam;Angela Summers:Hostess Matilda;Fenton Quinn:Wagon Driver;Josh Lambert:Musician (uncredited);Toto Miranda:Musician (uncredited);Yvonne Lambert:Musician (uncredited);Lauren Gurgiolo:Musician (uncredited)