US Marshal Gid McCool leads a wagon train of convicted felons to Huntsville prison. The only female among the crooks is the dancehall girl Laura Mannon, McCool's former flame. When McCool cannot be swayed from completing his lawful duty, Laura tries to endear herself to shotgun rider Mike Reno in hopes he will set her free.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 George MontgomeryGid McCool | Gid McCool |
 Yvonne De CarloLaura Mannon | Laura Mannon |
 Tab HunterMike Reno | Mike Reno |
 Brian DonlevyMarshal Willett | Marshal Willett |
 John RussellAaron Pleasant | Aaron Pleasant |
 Leo GordonHank Pleasant | Hank Pleasant |
 Robert EmhardtR. C. Crawford | R. C. Crawford |
 Pedro Gonzalez GonzalezAngel Dominguez | Angel Dominguez |
 James CraigNed Cooper | Ned Cooper |
 Richard ArlenSheriff Travis | Sheriff Travis |
 Emile MeyerUncle Joe Reno | Uncle Joe Reno |
 Don 'Red' BarryEd Johnson | Ed Johnson |
 William FawcettOle Jenson | Ole Jenson |
 Fuzzy KnightBuck | Buck |
| JJoe BrownBunco | Bunco |
 Jerry CatronTownsman | Townsman |