A marshal tries to bring the son of an old friend, an autocratic cattle baron, to justice for the rape and murder of his wife.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Kirk DouglasMarshal Matt Morgan | Marshal Matt Morgan |
 Anthony QuinnCraig Belden | Craig Belden |
 Earl HollimanRick Belden, Craig's Son | Rick Belden, Craig's Son |
 Carolyn JonesLinda, Craig's Girl | Linda, Craig's Girl |
 Brad DexterBeero, Belden Foreman | Beero, Belden Foreman |
 Brian G. HuttonLee Smithers, Rick's Sidekick | Lee Smithers, Rick's Sidekick |
 Ziva RodannMrs. Catherine Morgan | Mrs. Catherine Morgan |
 Bing RussellSkag, Belden Hand | Skag, Belden Hand |
 Val AverySteve, Horseshoe Bartender' | Steve, Horseshoe Bartender' |
 Walter SandeGun Hill Sheriff Bartlett | Gun Hill Sheriff Bartlett |
 Ty HardinCowboy Loafer | Cowboy Loafer |
| LLars HendersonPetey Morgan | Petey Morgan |
 Dabbs GreerDeputy Andy | Deputy Andy |
 John AndersonSalesman | Salesman |
 William NewellHotel Desk Clerk | Hotel Desk Clerk |
 Glenn StrangeGun Hill Bouncer | Gun Hill Bouncer |
 Charles StevensKeno | Keno |
| RRussell CusterTownsman (uncredited) | Townsman (uncredited) |
| RRaoul FreemanWaiter (uncredited) | Waiter (uncredited) |
| SSam HarrisTownsman (uncredited) | Townsman (uncredited) |