Peter Schermann is angry at the world after his children move him into a nursing home. Still physically and mentally strong, he searches for a meaning to his life in a new and uncompromising world.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Melvyn DouglasPeter Schermann | Peter Schermann |
 Shirley BoothHeloise Michaud | Heloise Michaud |
 Warren StevensGeorge | George |
 Lawrence DobkinDr. Gettlinger | Dr. Gettlinger |
 Claudia McNeilJosepha | Josepha |
 Lois SmithEvelyn | Evelyn |
 Gene BlakelyPhil | Phil |
 Martine BartlettMargaret | Margaret |
| MMildred TraresYoung Rose | Young Rose |
 Art SmithArthur Selig | Arthur Selig |
 Amanda RandolphMarian | Marian |
 Karl SwensonDr. Keller | Dr. Keller |
 Mary JacksonMrs. Stone | Mrs. Stone |
 Val AveryMcDermott | McDermott |
 Jacques AubuchonSlocum | Slocum |
 Don BeddoeRagle | Ragle |
 Madge KennedyMrs. Flagler | Mrs. Flagler |
 Almira SessionsMary | Mary |
 Sara TaftLaura | Laura |