Ken, a WWII GI, returns home after he's paralyzed in battle. Residing in the paraplegic ward of a veteran's hospital and embittered by his condition, he refuses to see his fiancée and sinks into a solitary world of hatred and hostility. Head physician, Dr. Brock cajoles the withdrawn Ken into the life of the ward, where fellow patients Norm, Leo and Angel begin to pull him out of his spiritual dilemma.

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Cast

Marlon Brando

Ken

Teresa Wright

Ellen

Everett Sloane

Dr. Brock

Jack Webb

Norm

Richard Erdman

Leo

Arthur Jurado

Angel

Virginia Farmer

Nurse Robbins

Dorothy Tree

Ellen's Mother

Howard St. John

Ellen's Father

Nita Hunter

Dolores

Marlon Brando — Ken

Marlon Brando Jr. (April 3, 1924 – July 1, 2004) was an American actor. Considered one of the most influential actors of the 20th century, he received numerous accolades throughout his career which spanned six decades, including two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and three British Academy Film Awards. Brando was also an activist for many causes, notably the civil rights movement and vari

Teresa Wright — Ellen

Teresa Wright (October 27, 1918 – March 6, 2005) was an American actress.

Everett Sloane — Dr. Brock

Everett Sloane (October 1, 1909 – August 6, 1965) was an American stage, film and television actor, songwriter, and theatre director.