
The film begins in a WW II training depot of a British Guards armoured regiment where recruits from many walks of life learn to survive the strict discipline and training together before going into battle in tanks. There is a cameo appearance by the real Sgt. Major Brittain who was famous in the British guards regiments.

Edward Underdown
Philip

Ralph Clanton
David

Helen Cherry
Wilhelmina
Stella Andrew
Jane

Michael Brennan
Smoke O'Connor

Michael Trubshawe
Major Bushey Noble
Rupert Gerard
Earl of Bentham

Desmond Llewelyn
'77 Jones

Anthony Dawson
Michael

Estelle Brody
War Correspondent

Christopher Lee
Chris Lewis

Robert Ayres
American Brigadier

Peter Burton
Minor Role
John Wynn
'45 Jones
Rufus Cruikshank
Sergeant Dean