The story concerns a condemned murderer named Clement (Jean Gabin), who is "liberated" when the Nazis bomb the French jail that holds him. During his escape, Clement comes across the body of a French soldier; he steals the dead man's uniform and identification papers, then hides from the law by joining the Resistance movement. Clement's new identity and purpose in life reforms him, and in due time he has sacrificed himself in service of his country.
Jean Gabin
as Clément / Maurice Lafarge
Ellen Drew
as Yvonne
Richard Whorf
as Lt. Varenne
Dennis Moore
as Maurice LeFarge
Ralph Morgan
as Col. DeBoivin
Peter van Eyck
as Hafner
John Philliber
as Mortemart
Eddie Quillan
as Bouteau
Charles McGraw
as Menessier
Allyn Joslyn
as Bouteau
John Qualen
as Monge
