In the last days of World War II, two English airmen are captured by an ordinary German citizen, who, instead of handing them over to the authorities, keeps them prisoner in his cellar, neglecting to tell them when the war ends.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 James MasonHans Frick | Hans Frick |
 Trevor HowardRobert Wilson | Robert Wilson |
 Richard BasehartMartin Lambert | Martin Lambert |
 Robert EmhardtNeusel | Neusel |
 Helmut DantineColonel | Colonel |
 Kim HunterMaria | Maria |
| BBasil LangtonSanders | Sanders |
| PPaul AndorTaxi Driver | Taxi Driver |
| KKim AugustNightclub Singer | Nightclub Singer |
| TThomas A. Carlin3rd G.I. | 3rd G.I. |
 Terry Carter2nd Guard | 2nd Guard |
 Dick CavettNot listed | Not listed |
| SSigrid DoleskeWAAF | WAAF |
 Olga FabianMrs. Halle | Mrs. Halle |
| MMax Fischer2nd Bund Member | 2nd Bund Member |
| EEdgar Fraker3rd Bund Member | 3rd Bund Member |
| JJeff Harris1st G.I. | 1st G.I. |
| RRichard JoySelf - Announcer | Self - Announcer |
 Frederick Rolf1st Bund Member | 1st Bund Member |
 Tonio SelwartDr. Klodt | Dr. Klodt |
 Lilia SkalaMrs. Klodt | Mrs. Klodt |
 Wolfgang ZilzerTaxi Driver | Taxi Driver |