The townsfolk are set on lynching an accused killer held in the town lockup. But US Marshal Johnny Reno stands in their way.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Dana AndrewsJohnny Reno | Johnny Reno |
 Jane RussellNona Williams | Nona Williams |
 Lon Chaney Jr.Sheriff Hodges | Sheriff Hodges |
 John AgarEd Tomkins | Ed Tomkins |
 Lyle BettgerJess Yates | Jess Yates |
 Tom DrakeJoe Conners | Joe Conners |
 Richard ArlenNed Duggan | Ned Duggan |
 Robert LoweryJake Reed | Jake Reed |
 Tracy OlsenMarie Yates | Marie Yates |
 Regis PartonCharlie - Bartender | Charlie - Bartender |
 Rodd RedwingIndian Brave | Indian Brave |
 Charles HorvathWooster | Wooster |
 Dale Van SickelAb Conners | Ab Conners |
| PPaul DanielChief Little Bear | Chief Little Bear |
 Chuck HicksBellows | Bellows |
 Edmund CobbTownsman | Townsman |
| JJim WhitecloudIndian (uncredited) | Indian (uncredited) |
 Chester HayesTownsman (uncredited) | Townsman (uncredited) |