Vivian Kenway, a young Englishman from an aristocratic background, flunks out of Oxford, and decides to use his considerable charm to achieve his goal of, apparently, making dissipation his career. His derelictions include seduction, betrayals of sweethearts, family and friends, and Marriage for money. All this with no signs of remorse or redemption, since his life as a completely unprincipled rake is quite enjoyable...for him, at least. Then, World War II breaks out and he is given a chance to die a heroic death for flag and country. Maybe.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Rex HarrisonVivian Kenway | Vivian Kenway |
 Lilli PalmerRikki Krausner | Rikki Krausner |
 Godfrey TearleColonel Robert Kenway | Colonel Robert Kenway |
 Griffith JonesSandy Duncan | Sandy Duncan |
 Margaret JohnstonJennifer Calthorp | Jennifer Calthorp |
 Guy MiddletonFogroy | Fogroy |
 Jean KentJill Duncan | Jill Duncan |
 Marie LohrLady Angela Parks | Lady Angela Parks |
 David HorneSir John Brockley | Sir John Brockley |
 Garry MarshSir Hubert Parks | Sir Hubert Parks |
 Alan WheatleyEdwards | Edwards |
 Joan HicksonMiss Parker | Miss Parker |
| DDavid WalbridgeVivian Kenway as a child | Vivian Kenway as a child |
 Brefni O'RorkeBromhead | Bromhead |
 John SalewBurgess | Burgess |
 Charles VictorOld Sweat | Old Sweat |
| JJan Van LoewenSoldier | Soldier |
 Patric CurwenNot listed | Not listed |