Alfred Eaton, an ambitious young executive, climbs to the top of New York's financial world as his marriage crumbles. At the brink of attaining his career goals, he is forced to choose between business success, married to the beautiful, but unfaithful Mary and starting over with his true love, the much younger Natalie.

Paul Newmanas David Alfred Eaton
Joanne Woodwardas Mary St. John / Mrs. Alfred Eaton
Ted de Corsiaas Mr. Ralph W. Benziger
Ina Balinas Natalie Benziger
Elizabeth Allenas Sage Rimmington
Barbara Edenas Clemmie Shreve
George Grizzardas Alexander 'Lex' Porter
Patrick O'Nealas Dr. Jim Roper
Raymond Greenleafas Fritz Thornton
Myrna Loyas Martha Eaton