A U.S. military troop takes command of a band of Burmese guerillas during World War II.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Frank SinatraCapt. Tom Reynolds | Capt. Tom Reynolds |
 Gina LollobrigidaCarla Vesari | Carla Vesari |
 Charles BronsonSgt. John Danforth | Sgt. John Danforth |
 Steve McQueenCorp. Bill Ringa | Corp. Bill Ringa |
 Peter LawfordCapt. Grey Travis, Doctor | Capt. Grey Travis, Doctor |
 Paul HenreidNikko Regas | Nikko Regas |
 Brian DonlevyGen. Sloan | Gen. Sloan |
 Kipp HamiltonMargaret Fitch | Margaret Fitch |
 Dean JonesSgt. Jim Norby | Sgt. Jim Norby |
 Robert BrayCol. Fred Parkson | Col. Fred Parkson |
 Aki AleongBillingsly | Billingsly |
 Richard JohnsonCapt. Danny De Mortimer | Capt. Danny De Mortimer |
 John HoytCol. Reed | Col. Reed |
 Whit BissellCapt. Alofson, Psychiatrist | Capt. Alofson, Psychiatrist |
 Philip AhnNautaung, leader of the Kachin | Nautaung, leader of the Kachin |
 James HongGeneral Chao | General Chao |
 MakoSoldier in Hospital | Soldier in Hospital |
 William SmithMP Officer #1 | MP Officer #1 |
 George TakeiSoldier in Hospital | Soldier in Hospital |
 Richard LupinoMike Island (uncredited) | Mike Island (uncredited) |