John Wayne

Duke E. Gifford

Patricia Neal

Mary Stuart

Ward Bond

John "Pop" Perry

Scott Forbes

Larry

Philip Carey

Bob Perry

Paul Picerni

Jonesy

William Campbell

Talker

Kathryn Givney

Steele

Martin Milner

Caldwell

Sam Edwards

Junior

Jack Pennick

Chief

Virginia Brissac

Sister Anna

James Flavin

SP Commander

Lewis Martin

Squad Commander

Bess Flowers

Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

John Baer

Fighter Pilot (uncredited)

Gail Davis

Nurse (uncredited)

Milburn Stone

Ground Control Officer (uncredited)

Carleton Young

Pilot Briefing Officers on Carrier (uncredited)