Ralph Richardson as John Ridgefield

Ann Todd as Susan Garthwaite

Nigel Patrick as Tony Garthwaite

John Justin as Philip Peel

Dinah Sheridan as Jess Peel

Joseph Tomelty as Will

Denholm Elliott as Christopher Ridgefield

Jack Allen as 'Windy'

Ralph Michael as Fletcher

Leslie Phillips as Controller

Donald Harron as ATA officer

Vincent Holman as Factor

Douglas Muir as Controller