Maxwell Slaughter is a kind, heavyset guy who has reached the rank of master sergeant in the army. Admired by handsome young Sgt. Eustis Clay, Slaughter forms a close bond with his peer. Clay hopes to convince Slaughter to join him in a business venture outside of the service, but, in the meantime, he introduces the older officer to the beautiful young Bobby Jo Pepperdine, inadvertently creating trouble for both men.
Jackie Gleason
as Maxwell Slaughter
Steve McQueen
as Eustis Clay
Tuesday Weld
as Bobby Jo Pepperdine
Tony Bill
as Jerry Meltzer
Tom Poston
as Lieutenant Magee
Ed Nelson
as James Priest
Lew Gallo
as Fred Lenahan
Rockne Tarkington
as William Booth
Paul Hartman
as Chief of Police
John Hubbard
as Battalion Major
Chris Noel
as Frances McCoy
Sam Flint
as Old Man
