U.S. President Harry S Truman and his commander in the Korean War, General Douglas MacArthur, disagree on war strategy. Their conflict comes to a head when Truman relieves the insubordinate MacArthur from command.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Henry FondaGen. Douglas MacArthur | Gen. Douglas MacArthur |
 E.G. MarshallPresident Harry S. Truman | President Harry S. Truman |
 Lucille BensonBess Truman | Bess Truman |
 Lloyd BochnerAverell Harriman | Averell Harriman |
 Andrew DugganGen. Courtney 'Court' Whitney | Gen. Courtney 'Court' Whitney |
 Russell JohnsonGen. George Stratemeyer | Gen. George Stratemeyer |
 John LarchGen. Omar Bradley | Gen. Omar Bradley |
 John RandolphCharlie Ross | Charlie Ross |
 Barry SullivanDean Acheson | Dean Acheson |
 Richard LooChiang-Kai-Shek | Chiang-Kai-Shek |
 Ann ShoemakerMrs. Wallace | Mrs. Wallace |
 Priscilla PointerJean MacArthur | Jean MacArthur |
| BBart BurnsGeneral Collins | General Collins |
 John MahonGen. Hoyt Vandenberg | Gen. Hoyt Vandenberg |
 Michael FoxAdm. Sherman | Adm. Sherman |
 Essie Lin ChiaMadame Chiang Kai-Shek | Madame Chiang Kai-Shek |
 Ward CostelloGen. George Marshall | Gen. George Marshall |