A Mexican boy accused of rape and murder becomes a pawn for Communists and red-baiters. A courtroom drama set in 1947 and underlying post-WW2 acute problems facing the USA such as stormy race relations and the growing threat of local communism.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Glenn FordDavid Blake | David Blake |
 Dorothy McGuireAbbe Nyle | Abbe Nyle |
 Arthur KennedyBarney Castle | Barney Castle |
 John HodiakDistrict Attorney John J. Armstrong | District Attorney John J. Armstrong |
 Katy JuradoConsuela Chavez | Consuela Chavez |
 Rafael CamposAngel Chavez | Angel Chavez |
 Juano HernándezJudge Theodore Motley | Judge Theodore Motley |
 Robert MiddletonA.A. "Fats" Sanders | A.A. "Fats" Sanders |
 John HoytRalph Castillo | Ralph Castillo |
 Paul GuilfoyleCap Grant | Cap Grant |
 Elisha Cook Jr.Finn | Finn |
| AAnn LeeGail Wiltse | Gail Wiltse |
 Whit BissellSam Wiltse | Sam Wiltse |
 Richard GainesDr. Johannes Schacter | Dr. Johannes Schacter |
 Barry KelleyJim Brackett | Jim Brackett |
 Dorothy GreenMrs. Mary Ackerman (uncredited) | Mrs. Mary Ackerman (uncredited) |
 Frank CadyCanford (uncredited) | Canford (uncredited) |
 Percy HeltonYouval (uncredited) | Youval (uncredited) |
| RRobert StevensonReporter (uncredited) | Reporter (uncredited) |