The film portrays MacArthur's life from 1942, before the Battle of Bataan, to 1952, when he was removed from his Korean War command by President Truman for insubordination, and is recounted in flashback as he visits West Point.

Gregory Peckas Douglas MacArthur
Ivan Bonaras Lt. Gen. Richard K. Sutherland
Ward Costelloas Gen. George C. Marshall
Nicolas Costeras Colonel Sidney Huff
Ed Flandersas President Harry S. Truman
Warde Donovanas General Shepherd
Branscombe Richmondas Korean Soldier