An untalented singer-dancer, Verna Vane, fervently believes that a U.S.O. tour overseas will put her on the road to superstardom. Although she's more willing than able, her brave self-confidence wins the hearts of the beleaguered GI audiences. They embrace the dauntless Verna because she, like them, is risking her life for the sake of the American dream.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Sissy SpacekVerna Vane | Verna Vane |
 Howard Da SilvaEddie | Eddie |
 Sally KellermanMaureen | Maureen |
 William HurtWalter | Walter |
| JJoseph TurrinPete | Pete |
| VVaughan HooksSammy | Sammy |
| RRobert RoelseSergeant | Sergeant |
| JJamie FlaneryDriver | Driver |
| GGreg EnosLt. Smith | Lt. Smith |
| TThomas KerseyMajor | Major |
| GGeorge WolfertCaptain | Captain |
| LLouise HaraczkaWAC sergeant | WAC sergeant |