Youthful Father Chuck O'Malley led a colorful life of sports, song, and romance before joining the Roman Catholic clergy. After being appointed to a run-down New York parish, O'Malley's worldly knowledge helps him connect with a gang of boys looking for direction, eventually winning over the aging, conventional Parish priest.

Bing Crosbyas Father Chuck O'Malley
Barry Fitzgeraldas Father Fitzgibbon
Frank McHughas Father Timothy O'Dowd
James Brownas Ted Haines Jr.
Gene Lockhartas Ted Haines Snr.
Jean Heatheras Carol James
Porter Hallas Mr. Belknap
Fortunio Bonanovaas Tomaso Bozanni
Eily Malyonas Mrs. Carmody
Risë Stevensas Genevieve Linden
Lionel Lindon