The owner of an impoverished circus in Communist-ruled Czechoslovokia plots to flee across the border to freedom, taking his entire troupe of performers and wild animals with him.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Fredric MarchKarel Cernik | Karel Cernik |
 Terry MooreTereza Cernik | Tereza Cernik |
 Gloria GrahameZama Cernik | Zama Cernik |
 Cameron MitchellJoe Vosdek | Joe Vosdek |
 Adolphe MenjouFesker | Fesker |
 Robert BeattyBarovic | Barovic |
 Richard BooneKrofta | Krofta |
 Alexander D'ArcyRudolph (as Alex D'Arcy) | Rudolph (as Alex D'Arcy) |
 Pat HenningKonradin | Konradin |
 Paul HartmanJaremir | Jaremir |
 John DehnerThe Chief | The Chief |
 Gert FröbeNot listed | Not listed |