Archival footage combined with new footage re-creates the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. It is also a love story between a devout communist woman and the liberal son of a prominent professor. Because of their political differences, the two can never be together.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Gerald MiltonCol. Otto Zagon | Col. Otto Zagon |
| MMichael MillsCharles Tolnai | Charles Tolnai |
 Violet RensingMarissa Foeldessy | Marissa Foeldessy |
 John MylongGen. Foeldessy | Gen. Foeldessy |
 Booth ColmanLt. Stefko | Lt. Stefko |
 Greta ThyssenChristi | Christi |
 John HoytProf. Ernst Tolnai | Prof. Ernst Tolnai |
 Joe TurkelMartin | Martin |
 Robert BlakeKarolyi | Karolyi |
| SSvea GrunfeldTeresa | Teresa |
 Charlie BrillJosef | Josef |
 Colette JacksonElizabeth | Elizabeth |
 Tommy IvoMoricz | Moricz |
 John BannerDr. Kovach | Dr. Kovach |
 Kurt KatchSgt. Geza | Sgt. Geza |
| BBen CarruthersSentry (uncredited) | Sentry (uncredited) |