During World War II, Japan sends gold to the Phillipines. After the war, the gold is lost in the bay of Manille. Former soldier Takeichi Matsuo is now working as a business executive. He meets Mintsura Gunji, the boss of a large company, who offers him to go to the Philippines and bring back the gold.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Toshirō MifuneTakeichi Matsuo | Takeichi Matsuo |
 Tatsuya MihashiCaptain Keigo Gunji | Captain Keigo Gunji |
 Tsutomu YamazakiTsukuda | Tsukuda |
 Mie HamaIgorot Native | Igorot Native |
 Yuriko HoshiMasako Matsuo | Masako Matsuo |
 Yoshio TsuchiyaYamazaki | Yamazaki |
 Sachio SakaiIgarashi, Keigo Gunji's driver | Igarashi, Keigo Gunji's driver |
 Yoshibumi TajimaYasumoto | Yasumoto |
 Tetsu NakamuraNot listed | Not listed |
| KKeiko YamadaWoman at bakery | Woman at bakery |
| FF.J. HorningForeigner with cigar | Foreigner with cigar |
| EEvie KingForeigner's wife | Foreigner's wife |
| MMichio HayashiClark | Clark |
 Tatsuya NakadaiMitsura Gunji | Mitsura Gunji |