Overview

An idealistic United Nations official learns the harrowing truth about war when she falls in love with an American officer charged with the evacuation of civilians. As hostilities escalate, the officer and his small detachment are left to hold the line until allied forces can be brought into action.

Cast

Robert Mitchum

Col. Steve Janowski

Ann Blyth

Mrs. Linda Day

William Talman

Col. John Parker

Charles McGraw

Sfc. Baker

Margaret Sheridan

Mary Parker

Richard Egan

Capt. Ralston

Eduard Franz

Dr. Gustav Engstrand

Robert Osterloh

Maj. Davis

Robert Gist

Maj. Carter

N/A

Alvin Greenman

Pvt. "Chef" Lane (uncredited)