Back home in Texas following the Civil War, former Confederate officer Chad Morgan (Alan Ladd) leads a cattle drive to Missouri, assuring fellow ranchers that their stock will bring $10 a head at auction. Instead, ruthless cattle baron Brog (Anthony Caruso) has scared off all competition and offers much less.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Alan LaddChad Morgan | Chad Morgan |
 Virginia MayoHelen Jagger | Helen Jagger |
 Edmond O'BrienJoe Jagger | Joe Jagger |
 Anthony CarusoBrog | Brog |
 Julie BishopKate Johnson | Kate Johnson |
 John QualenSven Johnson | Sven Johnson |
 Don CastleTom Draper | Tom Draper |
 David LaddDavid Johnson | David Johnson |
| JJack Wrather Jr.Olaf Johnson | Olaf Johnson |
 George J. LewisDawson | Dawson |
 James AndersonBob Cole (uncredited) | Bob Cole (uncredited) |
 Paul BryarFirst Bartender (uncredited) | First Bartender (uncredited) |
 John DoucetteHagan (uncredited) | Hagan (uncredited) |
| AArt FelixBarfly (uncredited) | Barfly (uncredited) |
| AAl HaskellBarfly (uncredited) | Barfly (uncredited) |
 Stacy Keach Sr.Rebel in Livery Stable | Rebel in Livery Stable |
 Don KellyBilly Tyler (uncredited) | Billy Tyler (uncredited) |
| TTom SmithBarfly (uncredited) | Barfly (uncredited) |
 George SowardsCowhand (uncredited) | Cowhand (uncredited) |
 Charles WattsDick McCullough (uncredited) | Dick McCullough (uncredited) |
 Blackie WhitefordBarfly (uncredited) | Barfly (uncredited) |