The film begins in a WW II training depot of a British Guards armoured regiment where recruits from many walks of life learn to survive the strict discipline and training together before going into battle in tanks. There is a cameo appearance by the real Sgt. Major Brittain who was famous in the British guards regiments.

Director:
Terence Young

Writer:
Terence Young

Cast (in credits order)
Edward Underdown ... Philip
Ralph Clanton ... David
Helen Cherry ... Wilhelmina
Stella Andrew ... Jane
Michael Brennan ... Smoke O'Connor
Michael Trubshawe ... Maj. Bushey Noble
John Wynn ... '45 Jones
Desmond Llewelyn ... '77 Jones
Rufus Cruikshank ... Sgt. Dean
Estelle Brody ... War Correspondent
Christopher Lee ... Chris Lewis
R.S.M. Brittain ... Regimental Sergeant Major
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Robert Ayres ... American Brigadier
Peter Burton
Anthony Dawson ... Michael
Alvin Floyd ... Butch
Rupert Gerard ... Earl of Bentham
Iain Murray ... Commanding Officer
Charles Perry
Tex Price ... Tex
Jacqueline Robert ... Belgian Girl
David Rose ... The General

Runtime:102 min
Country:UK
Language:English
Color:Black and White
Sound Mix:Mono
Certification:Sweden:15