The blacksmith of a small western town finds himself an outcast. He had led the townspeople west in hopes of starting a new life, only to find the town that they founded is to be bypassed by the railroad.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Dan BlockerJohn Killibrew | John Killibrew |
 Susan ClarkMary Duren | Mary Duren |
 John DehnerSam Ball | Sam Ball |
 Warren OatesAngus Duren | Angus Duren |
 Paul PetersenPeter Duren | Peter Duren |
 Don StroudEben Duren | Eben Duren |
 Henry JonesR.J. Hoferkamp | R.J. Hoferkamp |
 Sandy KenyonBleeck | Bleeck |
 Edgar BuchananOld Man Wolenski | Old Man Wolenski |
 Tom NolanRafe Runkel | Rafe Runkel |
| CConlan CarterDoc Gillespie | Doc Gillespie |
 Dub TaylorSheriff | Sheriff |
 Grady SuttonMale Secretary | Male Secretary |
 Joan ShawleeHooker | Hooker |
| RRalph NeffPreacher | Preacher |
 Iron Eyes CodyChief | Chief |