Steve MacKendrick resigns from the US Army after causing the needless death of a fellow officer. Wanting to serve in the war, he enlists as a Canadian in the British 1st Parachute Brigade. He proves himself exceptionally skilled for a recruit, arousing the suspicion of his commanding officer who starts an investigation. He redeems himself during combat. The film was titled "Paratrooper" in the US.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Alan LaddSteve 'Canada' McKendrick | Steve 'Canada' McKendrick |
 Leo GennMajor J. Snow | Major J. Snow |
 Susan StephenPenny Gardner | Penny Gardner |
 Harry AndrewsR.S.M. | R.S.M. |
 Donald HoustonTaffy | Taffy |
 Anthony BushellGeneral Whiting | General Whiting |
 Patric DoonanFlash | Flash |
 Stanley BakerBreton | Breton |
 Lana MorrisPinky | Pinky |
 Tim TurnerRupert | Rupert |
 Anton DiffringThe Pole | The Pole |
 Thomas HeathcoteAlf | Alf |
 Carl DueringRossi | Rossi |
| JJohn BoxerFlight Sergeant Box | Flight Sergeant Box |
 Harry LockeMedical Orderly | Medical Orderly |
 Michael BalfourAmerican Sergeant | American Sergeant |
 Guido LorraineGerman Officer | German Officer |
 Walter GotellGerman Sentry | German Sentry |