Jim Burton, chronic alcoholic, is cared for by Ellen, his incredibly patient, sexy, hard-working wife. A doctor's warning that Jim could become mentally ill strikes enough fear into him that he really wants to cure himself...but can't. One night, he meets William Tobin, a fellow drunk, and finds that he helps himself by trying to help Tobin. Thus is born, amid setbacks, a group resembling Alcoholics Anonymous.

Richard Egan
as Jim Burton

Julie London
as Ellen Burton

Walter Matthau
as Dr. Karnes

Troy Donahue
as Paul Cunningham

Harry Bartell
as Harry Graham

Peggy Converse
as Mrs. Harriet Cunningham

Ann Doran
as Mrs. Devlin

Mae Clarke
as Mrs. Robbins

Max Showalter
as Don Martin

Hugh Sanders
as A.W. Hornsby