Wartime army deserter Douglas Baines lies low in a shabby flat with his girlfriend Daisy and the couple's small son, Jiffy. Returning with a toy for the boy's birthday, Baines learns that Daisy has had him adopted. He kills her and goes on the run.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Lyndon BrookDouglas Baines | Douglas Baines |
 Jane HyltonDaisy Hacker | Daisy Hacker |
| JJill BrowneJanet Greenway | Janet Greenway |
 John PaulSgt. Ranson | Sgt. Ranson |
 Rupert DaviesBert Glennon | Bert Glennon |
 Moira RedmondKate Glennon | Kate Glennon |
 Bruce SetonInspector Davis | Inspector Davis |
 Martin MillerHendricks | Hendricks |