An innocent man is found guilty of murder and sentenced to death, but as he's about to be hanged he accidentally kills his executioner. He now faces a new trial, presided over by a young and inexperienced judge.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 George MaharisBen Lewis | Ben Lewis |
 Earl HollimanBrian Talbot | Brian Talbot |
 Laura DevonRosemary Berquist | Rosemary Berquist |
 Katy JuradoEulalia Lewis | Eulalia Lewis |
 Gene HackmanHarmsworth | Harmsworth |
 Arthur O'ConnellJudge Hockstadter | Judge Hockstadter |
 Sidney BlackmerCol. Oates | Col. Oates |
 John AndersonDietrich | Dietrich |
 Whit BissellBruce Donnelly | Bruce Donnelly |
 Kent SmithOliver Parmalee | Oliver Parmalee |
 Paul BirchGovernor | Governor |
 Emilio FernándezIgnacio | Ignacio |
 Wende WagnerRafaela | Rafaela |
 Al BainTrial Spectator | Trial Spectator |
 Jan BurrellMrs. Donnelley | Mrs. Donnelley |
| MMary GregoryMrs. Moody | Mrs. Moody |
| LLarry D. MannChillingworth | Chillingworth |
 Lonny ChapmanMusgrave | Musgrave |
| WWalter MathewsAppraiser | Appraiser |