Tony and Felix own a tramp boat, and sail around the Caribbean doing odd jobs and drinking a lot. They agree to ferry the beautiful but passportless Irena to another island. They both fall for her, leading to betrayal and a break-up of their partnership. Tony takes a job on a cargo ship. After a collision he finds himself trapped below deck with time running out (the ship is aflame), and only Felix, whom he hates and has sworn to kill, left to save him.
Rita Hayworth
as Irena
Robert Mitchum
as Felix Bowers
Jack Lemmon
as Tony
Herbert Lom
as Harbour Master
Bernard Lee
as Doctor Sam
Bonar Colleano
as Lt. Sellers
Edric Connor
as Jimmy Jean
Peter Illing
as Captain of Ulysses
Joan Miller
as Mrs. Canaday
Anthony Newley
as Miguel
Eric Pohlmann
as Hotel Owner
Lionel Murton
as The American
