Broke and in debt, an otherwise honest cowboy and his buddy get mixed up in some shady dealings with a crooked cattle dealer.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Paul NewmanJim Kane | Jim Kane |
 Lee MarvinLeonard | Leonard |
 Strother MartinBill Garrett | Bill Garrett |
 Wayne RogersStretch Russell | Stretch Russell |
 Héctor ElizondoJuan | Juan |
 Christine BelfordAdelita | Adelita |
 Kelly Jean PetersSharon, Kane's ex-wife | Sharon, Kane's ex-wife |
 Gregory SierraChavarin (as Gregg Sierra) | Chavarin (as Gregg Sierra) |
 Fred GrahamUncle Herb | Uncle Herb |
 Matt ClarkAmerican Prisoner | American Prisoner |
| CClaudio MirandaMinisterio Publico | Ministerio Publico |
 Richard FarnsworthMan (uncredited) | Man (uncredited) |
 Terrence MalickWorksman (uncredited) | Worksman (uncredited) |