Johnny has joined the army because he likes canoeing, but ends up in a war-torn city and is compromised into helping the enemy. However, desertion will not be a solution, and he finds himself more distressed than ever.

Kevin McNally
Johnny

Ian Charleson
Henry
Sarah Porter
Carol

Maurice O'Connell
Cag

Dickie Arnold
Scabby
Daphne Heard
Mrs Brown
Ken Sicklen
Ted Brown
Terence Davies
Sergeant

Pete Postlethwaite
Soldier

Robert Putt
Terrorist

Denis Lawson
Terrorist

Dermot Crowley
Terrorist
Stephen Whittaker
Terrorist
Carole Hayman
Party Guest

William Hootkins
Party Guest