Carl Dixon decides to quit school and enlist in the Army, even though he's already run afoul of the law as a Vietnam protestor. It is our hero's intention to use love, rather than bullets, to combat the Viet Cong. Needless to say, his idealism is no match for the harsher realities of war.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Arthur KennedyAlbert Dixon | Albert Dixon |
 Teresa WrightSantha Dixon | Santha Dixon |
 Michael DouglasCarl Dixon | Carl Dixon |
 John LarchMr. Conklin | Mr. Conklin |
 Louise LathamMiss Mirabel | Miss Mirabel |
 Charles DrakeSenator Murchiston | Senator Murchiston |
 Peter StraussFrank Dixon | Frank Dixon |
 Deborah WintersRebecca | Rebecca |
| MMercer HarrisJimmy | Jimmy |
 Virginia ChristineEleanor Murchiston | Eleanor Murchiston |
| MMario AlcaldeCongressman Arcado | Congressman Arcado |
| AAmy StuartRhetha | Rhetha |
 Carmen ZapataJuana | Juana |
 Heather MenziesMolly Adams | Molly Adams |
 James NusserMax | Max |
 John QualenBilly Hurd | Billy Hurd |