Cast 22

1. 

   John Wayne

   Duke E. Gifford

2. 

   Patricia Neal

   Mary Stuart

3. 

   Ward Bond

   John "Pop" Perry

4. 

   Scott Forbes

   Larry

5. 

   Philip Carey

   Bob Perry

6. 

   Paul Picerni

   Jonesy

7. 

   William Campbell

   Talker

8. 

   Kathryn Givney

   Steele

9. 

   Martin Milner

   Caldwell

10. 

    Sam Edwards

    Junior

11. 

    Jack Pennick

    Chief

12. 

    Virginia Brissac

    Sister Anna

13. 

    James Flavin

    SP Commander

14. Vincent Fotre

    Soundman

15. 

    Lewis Martin

    Squad Commander

16. Louis Mosconi

    Radarman Mosconi

17. 

    Bess Flowers

    Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

18. 

    John Baer

    Fighter Pilot (uncredited)

19. 

    Gail Davis

    Nurse (uncredited)

20. Gayle Kellogg

    Crewman (uncredited)

21. 

    Milburn Stone

    Ground Control Officer (uncredited)

22. 

    Carleton Young

    Pilot Briefing Officers on Carrier (uncredited)

Crew 11