Air Force reservist Lt. Col. Robert "Dutch" Holland is recalled into active duty at the peak of his professional baseball career.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 James StewartRobert "Dutch" Holland | Robert "Dutch" Holland |
 June AllysonSally Holland | Sally Holland |
 Frank LovejoyEnnis Hawkes | Ennis Hawkes |
 Barry SullivanRocky Samford | Rocky Samford |
 Alex NicolIke Knowland | Ike Knowland |
 Bruce BennettGen. Espy | Gen. Espy |
 Jay C. FlippenTom Doyle | Tom Doyle |
 James MillicanRusty Castle | Rusty Castle |
 Rosemary DeCampMrs. Thorne | Mrs. Thorne |
 Richard ShannonFlight Instructor Pilot | Flight Instructor Pilot |
 Harry MorganSergeant Bible | Sergeant Bible |
 Bess FlowersParty Guest (uncredited) | Party Guest (uncredited) |
 John McKeeCaptain Symington | Captain Symington |
 Strother MartinAirman | Airman |
 Richard LupinoLieutenant Controller | Lieutenant Controller |