An Army deserter, still a fugitive in Post-War Britain, wanders into a pawn-shop robbery and finds himself wanted for murder. He meets a war widow who helps him elude the police while he looks for the real criminals.

Sgt. Peter Burden

Jean Adams

Chief Inspector Mitchell

Detective Sergeant Lawson

1st Paratrooper

Bert the Barge Mate

Dan Underwood, Burglar

Det. Inspector Jim McBane

Slim Elfey

Charlie

Corp. Newman the Blackmailer

Tony - Cafe Proprietor

Reg Hawkins

Morgan

May Baker, Anchor Hotel

Wapping Station Inspector

Army Judge Advocate

Barge Captain Sweeney
May 20, 1949

Sgt. Peter Burden

Jean Adams

Chief Inspector Mitchell

Detective Sergeant Lawson

1st Paratrooper

Bert the Barge Mate

Dan Underwood, Burglar

Det. Inspector Jim McBane

Slim Elfey

Charlie

Corp. Newman the Blackmailer

Tony - Cafe Proprietor

Reg Hawkins

Morgan

May Baker, Anchor Hotel

Wapping Station Inspector

Army Judge Advocate

Barge Captain Sweeney

