A US intelligence officer, stationed in Germany, is caught in a political dilemma when the Russians kidnap a young Army private, the son of prominent American businessman. In exchange for the soldier's return, the Russians attempt to barter a trade for an elderly German couple who they want for treason.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Gregory PeckCol. Steve Van Dyke | Col. Steve Van Dyke |
 Broderick CrawfordCharles Leatherby | Charles Leatherby |
 Anita Björk"Hoffy" Hoffmeir | "Hoffy" Hoffmeir |
 Rita GamRicky Cates | Ricky Cates |
 Walter AbelMaj. R.A. Foster | Maj. R.A. Foster |
 Buddy EbsenM/Sgt. Eddie McColloch | M/Sgt. Eddie McColloch |
 Max ShowalterFrederick S. Hobart | Frederick S. Hobart |
 Jill EsmondFrau Schindler / Rachel Cameron | Frau Schindler / Rachel Cameron |
 Peter van EyckCapt. Sergei "Petey" Petrochine | Capt. Sergei "Petey" Petrochine |
 Marianne KochKathy Gerhardt | Kathy Gerhardt |
| TTed AveryCpl. John Leatherby | Cpl. John Leatherby |
 Hugh McDermottMaj. Burns | Maj. Burns |
 John HorsleyLt. Col. Stanways | Lt. Col. Stanways |
 Rodolfo AcostaUncredited | Uncredited |