A plane flying to Dakar is caught in a storm and has to land in the desert. Deprived of a radio, he is unable to give his position and the water reserves are limited to two days. Each, among the military crew and the civilian passengers, experiences the ordeal according to his character.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Henri VidalCaptain Bertrand | Captain Bertrand |
 Michel AuclairLéonard François | Léonard François |
| AAndrée DebarMs. Clément | Ms. Clément |
 Paul BernardDaniel Sorbier | Daniel Sorbier |
| AArlette ThomasFrançoise | Françoise |
 René BlancardInspector Simonet | Inspector Simonet |
 Robert DalbanDumont | Dumont |
 Jean DaurandAndrali | Andrali |
 Jean-Pierre MockyDenis | Denis |
| MMomar BayeKoulii-Bali | Koulii-Bali |
 Claude VernierThe radio | The radio |
| MMartial RèbeThe weather | The weather |
| AAbel JacquinColonel Arnal | Colonel Arnal |
 Antoine BalpêtréReverend Father Spach | Reverend Father Spach |
 Daniel GélinLieutenant Villeneuve | Lieutenant Villeneuve |
 Claude Joseph(uncredited) | (uncredited) |