Three childhood friends, Martha, Walter and Sam, share a terrible secret. Over time, the ambitious Martha and the pusillanimous Walter have married. She is a cold businesswoman; he is the district attorney: a perfect combination to dominate the corrupt city of Iverstown at will. But the unexpected return of Sam, after years of absence, deeply disturbs the life of the odd couple.
Barbara Stanwyck
as Martha Ivers
Van Heflin
as Sam Masterson
Lizabeth Scott
as Antonia 'Toni' Marachek
Kirk Douglas
as Walter O'Neil
Judith Anderson
as Mrs. Ivers
Roman Bohnen
as Mr. O'Neil
Darryl Hickman
as Young Sam
Janis Wilson
as Young Martha
Ann Doran
as Bobbi St. John
Frank Orth
as Hotel Clerk
James Flavin
as Police Detective #1
Mickey Kuhn
as Young Walter
