James Mason
Johnny McQueen

Robert Newton
Lukey

Cyril Cusack
Pat

F.J. McCormick
Shell

Kathleen Ryan
Kathleen Sullivan

William Hartnell
Fencie - the barman

Fay Compton
Rosie

W.G. Fay
Father Tom

Denis O'Dea
Inspector

Maureen Delaney
Theresa O'Brien

Robert Beatty
Dennis

Dan O'Herlihy
Nolan

Joseph Tomelty
'Gin' Jimmy, the cabbie

Arthur Hambling
Tom

Eddie Byrne
Policeman in final scene

Wilfrid Brambell
Standing Passenger on Tram (uncredited)

Dora Bryan
Girl in Telephone Kiosk (uncredited)

Geoffrey Keen
Soldier (uncredited)

Pat McGrath
Lennie (uncredited)

Noel Purcell
Tram Conductor (uncredited)

Guy Rolfe
Policeman Watching Kathleen's House (uncredited)

Albert Sharpe
Bus Conductor (uncredited)