In 1953, an innocent man named Christopher Emmanuel "Manny" Balestrero is arrested after being mistaken for an armed robber.

Top Cast

Henry FondaManny Balestrero

Vera MilesRose Balestrero

Anthony QuayleFrank D. O'Connor

Harold J. StoneDetective Lt. Bowers

Charles CooperDetective Matthews

John HeldabrandTomasini

Esther MinciottiMama Balestrero

Doreen LangAnn James