As California gubernatorial candidate Burton is about to cast his vote a truck crashes into the polling booth, critically injuring him and his opponent. A flashback traces his career from unemployed veteran to dockworker to lawyer. A side thread traces his tortured relationship with his wife.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Ben LyonGlenn Burton | Glenn Burton |
 Helen TwelvetreesAlice | Alice |
 Rod La RocqueDan Elliott | Dan Elliott |
 Russell HoptonEddie | Eddie |
 James BurkeCorrigan | Corrigan |
 Henry KolkerDistrict Attorney | District Attorney |
 Purnell PrattDr. Stevens | Dr. Stevens |
 Barbara PepperThe Blonde Stranger | The Blonde Stranger |
 Lee ShumwayForeman | Foreman |
| NNorman HoustonJohnson | Johnson |
| JJohn MackJuror | Juror |