Somewhere in Europe, in a city occupied by the Nazis, a gentle school teacher finds himself torn between collaboration and resistance, cowardice and courage.

Charles Laughtonas Albert Lory
Maureen O'Haraas Louise Martin
George Sandersas George Lambert
Walter Slezakas Major Erich von Keller
Kent Smithas Paul Martin
Una O'Connoras Mrs. Emma Lory
Philip Merivaleas Professor Sorel
Thurston Hallas Mayor Henry Manville
George Coulourisas Prosecutor
Nancy Gatesas Julie Grant