Dennis Hopper

Lieutenant 'Lefty' Enright

Caroline Williams

Vanita 'Stretch' Brock

Jim Siedow

The Cook

Bill Moseley

Chop-Top

Bill Johnson

Leatherface

Ken Evert

Grandpa Sawyer

Harlan Jordan

Patrolman

Kirk Sisco

Detective

James N. Harrell

Cut-Rite Manager

Lou Perryman

L.G. McPeters

Barry Kinyon

Mercedes Driver

Chris Douridas

Gunner

Judy Kelly

Gourmet Yuppette

Kinky Friedman

Sports Anchorman

John Martin Ivey

Yuppie

Wirt Cain

Anchorman

Dan Jenkins

T.V. Commentator

John Bloom

Gonzo Moviegoer

Tobe Hooper

Man in Hotel Corridor (uncredited)

Ed Guinn

Chili Cook-Off Judge (uncredited)

Vern Stierman

Narrator (uncredited)