James Lake (Raymond St. Jacques) is an escaped black convict imprisoned for a murder he didn't commit. Leslie Whitlock (Kevin McCarthy) offers James money to kill his wife, Ellen (Dana Wynter). He declines and tries to look up his old flame Lily (Barbara McNair), but discovers his own brother is now married to the sultry nightclub singer. James returns to Leslie, and the trio travel towards a mountain retreat. James and Ellen escape and try to find the murderer who had framed James years before.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Dana WynterEllen Whitlock | Ellen Whitlock |
 Raymond St. JacquesJames Lake | James Lake |
 Kevin McCarthyLeslie Whitlock | Leslie Whitlock |
 Barbara McNairLily | Lily |
 John RussellSheriff | Sheriff |
 Ann PrentissThelma Wilson | Thelma Wilson |
 Royal DanoCarl Blair | Carl Blair |
 Steve SandorHarry | Harry |
 Susan Seaforth HayesSally Blair | Sally Blair |
 James CraigPolice Chief Jim | Police Chief Jim |
 Arthur O'ConnellProsecutor | Prosecutor |
| DDon NewsomeWilliam Lake | William Lake |
 Gregg PalmerSpecial Officer | Special Officer |
 Mimi GibsonMarion | Marion |
| CChet StrattonWalter Jackson, the Pilot | Walter Jackson, the Pilot |
 James McEachinDefense Counsel | Defense Counsel |
| EEd CookOfficer | Officer |
| EEdward SchaafHenry Wilson | Henry Wilson |
| KKort FalkenbergGas Station Attendant | Gas Station Attendant |
| JJason JohnsonTruck Driver | Truck Driver |
 Frank GerstleSergeant | Sergeant |
| JJames DrakeDeputy | Deputy |
| PPepper MartinPrison Guard | Prison Guard |
| EE.A. SirianniDoctor | Doctor |
 Todd MartinOfficer Frank | Officer Frank |
 Don MegowanOfficer | Officer |
| HHarold J. KennedyJudge | Judge |
 Jon LormerChaplain | Chaplain |