A Yokohama shoe executive faces a wrenching choice when kidnappers mistakenly seize his chauffeur's son but demand the ransom anyway.

Toshirō Mifuneas Kingo Gondo
Tatsuya Nakadaias Chief Detective Tokura
Kyōko Kagawaas Reiko Gondo
Tatsuya Mihashias Kawanishi, Gondo's secretary
Isao Kimuraas Detective Arai
Kenjirō Ishiyamaas Chief Detective 'Bos'n' Taguchi
Takeshi Katōas Detective Nakao
Takashi Shimuraas Chief of Investigation Section
Jun Tazakias Kamiya, National Shoes Publicity Director
Nobuo Nakamuraas Ishimaru, National Shoes Design Department Director
Asakazu Nakai