Two cavalry officers (Lloyd Bridges, John Ireland) lead a patrol to warn Gen. Custer about an ambush.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Lloyd BridgesCapt. Phillip Donlin | Capt. Phillip Donlin |
 John IrelandLt. John Haywood | Lt. John Haywood |
 Marie WindsorCelie Donlin | Celie Donlin |
 Reed HadleySgt. Maj. Peter Grierson | Sgt. Maj. Peter Grierson |
 Jim DavisCpl. Doan Moylan | Cpl. Doan Moylan |
 Wally CassellPvt. Danny Zecca | Pvt. Danny Zecca |
 Hugh O'BrianPvt. Al DeWalt | Pvt. Al DeWalt |
 King DonovanPvt. James Corbo | Pvt. James Corbo |
| RRichard EmoryPvt. Mitch Shovels | Pvt. Mitch Shovels |
 John PickardSgt. Vet McCloud | Sgt. Vet McCloud |
| RRobert SherwoodPvt. David Mason | Pvt. David Mason |
 Sheb WooleyQuince | Quince |
| GGordon WynnPvt. Arndt Hofstetter | Pvt. Arndt Hofstetter |