

"Col. Frank Slade has a very special plan for the weekend. It involves travel, women, good food, fine wine, the tango, chauffeured limousines and a loaded forty-five. And he's bringing Charlie along for the ride."
Charlie Simms is a student at a private preparatory school who comes from a poor family. To earn the money for his flight home to Gresham, Oregon for Christmas, Charlie takes a job over Thanksgiving looking after retired U.S. Army officer Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade, a cantankerous middle-aged man who lives with his niece and her family.
Lt. Col. Frank Slade

Charlie Simms

Mr. Trask

Donna

George Willis, Jr.

W.R. Slade

Randy

Officer Gore

Gretchen

Gail
Garry

Harry Havemeyer

Trent Potter

Jimmy Jameson
Manny

Christine Downes

Mrs. Hunsaker

Karen Rossi

Donny Rossi
Sofia

Freddie Bisco

Michael

George Willis, Sr.
Flight Attendant

Oak Room Waiter
Skycap

Bootblack
Doorman
Night Maid

Oak Room Maitre D'

Man in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
Oak Room Patron (uncredited)

Bellhop
Ballroom Waiter
Cab Driver
Barber (uncredited)
Student (uncredited)
Waldorf Guest (uncredited)
Student (uncredited)
Student (uncredited)
Airport Traveler (uncredited)

Student (uncredited)
Classmate (uncredited)
Francine Rossi
Francine Rossi
Willie Rossi
Willie Rossi