David Niven (CASINO ROYALE THE PINK PANTHER) is Major Charles Copper Carrington a World War II decorated veteran who finds himself entangled in an intricate plot when he is accused of improperly entertaining a lady embezzlement & being absent without leave Due to these serious allegations the officer is sent for a court martial with a risk of being expelled with dishonour from the Army But Major Carrington maintains that he can provide a bullet proof alibi against all accusations Could it be that someone is trying to frame him?