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
Ralph Clanton
Helen Cherry
Stella Andrew
Michael Brennan
Michael Trubshawe
Rupert Gerard
Desmond Llewelyn
Anthony Dawson
Estelle Brody
Christopher Lee
Robert Ayres
Peter Burton
John Wynn
Rufus Cruikshank
R.S.M. Brittain
Alvin Floyd
Iain Murray
David Rose
Jacqueline Robert
Gene Price
William Sylvester