It's the hope that sustains the spirit of every GI: the dream of the day when he will finally return home. For three WWII veterans, the day has arrived. But for each man, the dream is about to become a nightmare.
Dana Andrews
as Fred Derry
Fredric March
as Al Stephenson
Harold Russell
as Homer Parrish
Teresa Wright
as Peggy Stephenson
Myrna Loy
as Milly Stephenson
Cathy O'Donnell
as Wilma Cameron
Virginia Mayo
as Marie Derry
Hoagy Carmichael
as Butch Engle
Gladys George
as Hortense Derry
Roman Bohnen
as Pat Derry
Ray Collins
as Mr. Milton
Minna Gombell
as Mrs. Parrish
