Director Andrew V. McLaglen's 1961 drama, based on John William Fox's novel, is the tale of a young man returning home after fighting in the Civil War. The cast includes Jimmie Rodgers, Luana Patten, Chill Wills, George Kennedy, Neil Hamilton and Morris Ankrum.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jimmie RodgersChad | Chad |
 Luana PattenMelissa Turner | Melissa Turner |
 Chill WillsMajor Buford | Major Buford |
| LLinda HutchingsMargaret Dean | Margaret Dean |
 Robert DixCaleb Turner | Caleb Turner |
 George KennedyNathan Dillon | Nathan Dillon |
 Edward FaulknerCapt. Richard Dean | Capt. Richard Dean |
| KKen MillerReuben | Reuben |
 Russ BenderCol. Jackson | Col. Jackson |
 Neil HamiltonGen. Dean | Gen. Dean |
 Morris AnkrumGen. Lew Wallace | Gen. Lew Wallace |
 Nelson LeighMr. Turner | Mr. Turner |
 Shirley O'HaraMrs. Turner | Mrs. Turner |
 Lane ChandlerSheriff | Sheriff |
 Lois JanuaryMrs. Dean | Mrs. Dean |
 Ollie O'TooleNot listed | Not listed |