In the last days of World War II, two English airmen are captured by an ordinary German citizen, who, instead of handing them over to the authorities, keeps them prisoner in his cellar, neglecting to tell them when the war ends.

James Mason
Hans Frick

Trevor Howard
Robert Wilson

Richard Basehart
Martin Lambert

Robert Emhardt
Neusel

Helmut Dantine
Colonel

Kim Hunter
Maria
Basil Langton
Sanders
Paul Andor
Taxi Driver
Kim August
Nightclub Singer
Thomas A. Carlin
3rd G.I.

Terry Carter
2nd Guard

Dick Cavett
Sigrid Doleske
WAAF

Olga Fabian
Mrs. Halle
Max Fischer
2nd Bund Member