During World War II, a small group of survivors is stranded in a lifeboat together after the ship they were traveling on is destroyed by a German U-boat.

Tallulah Bankheadas Connie Porter
William Bendixas Gus Smith
Walter Slezakas Willi
Mary Andersonas Alice MacKenzie
John Hodiakas John Kovac
Henry Hullas Charles J. Rittenhouse
Heather Angelas Mrs. Higley
Hume Cronynas Stanley "Sparks" Garrett
Canada Leeas Joe Spencer