White abolitionist John Brown and twenty of his men attempt to start an armed slave revolt in 1859 by seizing a U.S. arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Based on true events.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Roberts BlossomStevens | Stevens |
 James BroderickNot listed | Not listed |
| TThomas A. CarlinNot listed | Not listed |
 Ossie DavisDangerfield Newby | Dangerfield Newby |
 Robert DuvallNot listed | Not listed |
 Earle HymanNot listed | Not listed |
 Tim O'ConnorDoctor | Doctor |
 James MasonJohn Brown | John Brown |
 Wesley AddyCol. Lewis Washington | Col. Lewis Washington |
 James GreeneNot listed | Not listed |