Cardinal Volponi tries to save his old friend, a priest-turned-militant communist, from being executed by the Nazis alongside 334 other hostages but struggles to reason with either the Vatican, the Nazis or his friend.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 David BurkeCardinal Volponi | Cardinal Volponi |
 Tom BellCol. Steiner | Col. Steiner |
| AAlan DownerVogel's Secretary | Vogel's Secretary |
 William HoylandVolponi's Secretary | Volponi's Secretary |
 Richard LeechGeneral Heidelmann | General Heidelmann |
 Gabrielle LloydMaria Cinelli | Maria Cinelli |
| SStephen MurayPope Pius XII | Pope Pius XII |
 Trevor PeacockFather Borrelli | Father Borrelli |
 Tim Pigott-SmithConsul Vogel | Consul Vogel |
 Robert PuttPrison Guard | Prison Guard |
 Christopher SaulChamberlain | Chamberlain |
 Sebastian ShawAbbot General | Abbot General |