After World War II Larry learns that his flying buddy Mike will only live a short time despite the efforts of the doctors. He takes on a profitable flying job for profiteers Maris to finance a good time for his buddy. As the plane takes off he shoves Maris' secretary Susan on board. When Mike falls for her, Larry tells her to play along for Mike's sake. She, of course, falls for Larry.
Alan Ladd
as Major Larry Briggs
Veronica Lake
as Susan Cleaver
Douglas Dick
as Captain Mike Perry
Wally Cassell
as Sergeant Pete Rocco
Luther Adler
as Lieutenant Keon
Morris Carnovsky
as Alex Maris
Luis van Rooten
as Simon
Mikhail Rasumny
as Hotel Clerk
Eugene Borden
as Boat Captain
Griff Barnett
as Surgeon
Leo Abbey
as Sinister Driver (uncredited)
Philip Ahn
as Boss Merchant (uncredited)
