Duke Berne, former big shot but now a three-time loser, fears returning to crime because a fourth conviction will mean a life sentence. Finally, haunted by his past and goaded by his cohorts, he joins in planning an armoured car robbery.

Humphrey Bogartas Joseph 'Duke' Berne
Irene Manningas Lorna Fleming
Richard Travisas George Anderson
Susan Petersas Ruth Carter
Stanley Ridgesas Martin T. Fleming, Attorney
Minor Watsonas Warden George Booth
Chick Chandleras Frank 'Dancer' Smith
Joe Downingas Frenchy
Howard Da Silvaas Sandor
Murray Alperas Quinto, a Convict