Peter Finch
Alan Breck Stewart

James MacArthur
David Balfour

Bernard Lee
Captain Hoseason

John Laurie
Ebenezer Balfour

Niall MacGinnis
Mr. Shaun

Finlay Currie
Cluny MacPherson

Miles Malleson
Mr. Rankeillor

Duncan Macrae
The Highlander

Andrew Cruickshank
Colin Campbell

Peter O'Toole
Robin MacGregor

Oliver Johnston
Mr. Campbell

Edie Martin
Woman on the bridge

Jack Stewart
Landlord

Richard Evans
Ransome, the cabin boy (uncredited)

Norman MacOwan
Tinker

Alex Mackenzie
The Ferryman

Eileen Way
Jennet Clouston

Abe Barker
Donald Dhu MacLaren