A young pilot in the German air force of 1918, disliked as lower-class and unchivalrous, tries ambitiously to earn the medal offered for 20 kills.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 George PeppardLt. Bruno Stachel | Lt. Bruno Stachel |
 James MasonGeneral Count von Klugermann | General Count von Klugermann |
 Ursula AndressCountess Kaeti von Klugermann | Countess Kaeti von Klugermann |
 Jeremy KempWilli von Klugermann | Willi von Klugermann |
 Karl Michael VoglerColonel Otto Heidemann | Colonel Otto Heidemann |
 Anton DiffringHolbach | Holbach |
 Harry TownesKettering | Kettering |
| PPeter WoodthorpeRupp | Rupp |
 Derek NewarkZiegel | Ziegel |
 Derren NesbittFabian | Fabian |
 Loni von FriedlElfi Heidemann | Elfi Heidemann |
 Friedrich von LedeburFeldmarschall von Lenndorf | Feldmarschall von Lenndorf |
 Carl SchellManfred Von Richthofen | Manfred Von Richthofen |
| RRoger OstimeThe Crown Prince | The Crown Prince |
| HHugo SchusterHans. Elderly Servant | Hans. Elderly Servant |
 Alex ScottThe Orator | The Orator |