During World War I, Army Private Arthur James Hamp is accused of desertion during battle. The officer assigned to defend him at his court-martial, Captain Hargreaves, finds out there is more to the case than meets the eye.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Dirk BogardeCapt. Hargreaves | Capt. Hargreaves |
 Tom CourtenayPvt. Arthur Hamp | Pvt. Arthur Hamp |
 Leo McKernCapt. O'Sullivan | Capt. O'Sullivan |
 Peter CopleyColonel | Colonel |
 Barry FosterLt. Webb | Lt. Webb |
| BBarry JusticeLt. Prescott | Lt. Prescott |
 James VilliersCapt. Midgley | Capt. Midgley |
 Jeremy SpenserPvt. Sparrow | Pvt. Sparrow |
 Vivian MatalonPadre | Padre |
 Keith BuckleyCorporal of Guard | Corporal of Guard |
| JJames HunterPvt. Sykes | Pvt. Sykes |
| JJonah SeymourCpl. Hamilton | Cpl. Hamilton |
| LLarry TaylorSergeant Major | Sergeant Major |
| DDavid CookPvt. Wilson | Pvt. Wilson |
| RRichard ArthureGuard | Guard |
| RRaymond Brody1st Soldier | 1st Soldier |
| TTerry Palmer2nd Soldier | 2nd Soldier |
| DDan Cornwall3rd Soldier | 3rd Soldier |
| DDerek PartridgeCaptain Court Martial | Captain Court Martial |
| BBrian TippingLieutenant Court Martial | Lieutenant Court Martial |