A bitterly divided family is forced to cooperate when their holiday plane crash-lands in the California wilderness. Overcoming their differences, they concentrate on repairing the plane and attempt to build a makeshift runway which will help them escape the unforgiving terrain.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Rod TaylorJason Carlyle | Jason Carlyle |
 Dina MerrillFlorence Carlyle | Florence Carlyle |
 Kristoffer TaboriDavid Carlyle | David Carlyle |
 Janet MargolinCarol Rutledge | Carol Rutledge |
 Gene NelsonAircraft Carrier Captain | Aircraft Carrier Captain |
| RRichard RoatOfficer of the Deck | Officer of the Deck |
 Paul KentFirst Controller | First Controller |
 James B. SikkingSecond Controller | Second Controller |
 Bill ZuckertFrank Gross | Frank Gross |
 Ed Begley Jr.Driver | Driver |
| AArthur TurnerThird Controller | Third Controller |