In 1941 Hawaii, a private is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit's team, while his captain's wife and second in command are falling in love.

Burt Lancasteras 1st Sgt. Milton Warden
Montgomery Cliftas Pvt. Robert E. Lee 'Prew' Prewitt
Deborah Kerras Karen Holmes
Frank Sinatraas Pvt. Angelo Maggio
Donna Reedas Alma 'Lorene' Burke
Philip Oberas Capt. Dana Holmes
Mickey Shaughnessyas Cpl. Leva
Harry Bellaveras Pvt. Mazzioli
Ernest Borgnineas Sgt. James R. 'Fatso' Judson
Jack Wardenas Cpl. Buckley