Cardinal Mercier protects the altar of his church from desecration when German forces invade the Belgian city of Louvain during World War I. Although the soldiers commit widespread atrocities, the cardinal does his best to protect the townspeople.
Montagu Love
Cardinal Mercier
Jeanne Eagels
Liane de Merode
Tony Merlo
Lt. Maurice Lambeaux
George Morgan
Gaston Van Leys
Edward Elkas
Banker Van Leys
Charles Brandt
Baron Spiegelman