An elderly rodeo rider becomes mentor to a young man attempting to make his own name in the business.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Richard WidmarkRed Dillon | Red Dillon |
 Frederic ForrestTom Black Bull | Tom Black Bull |
 Luana AndersMary | Mary |
 Vito ScottiMeo | Meo |
| HHerbert NelsonDr. Wilson | Dr. Wilson |
 John War EagleBlue Elk | Blue Elk |
| JJohn GruberClyde 'Tex' Walker | Clyde 'Tex' Walker |
 Garry WalbergSchool Superintendant | School Superintendant |
 Jack MullaneyGas Station Attendant | Gas Station Attendant |
| MMalcolm CurleyBenny Grayback (school principal) | Benny Grayback (school principal) |
| RRoy EngelSam Turner | Sam Turner |
 Rex HolmanNeil Swenson | Neil Swenson |
| MMel GallagherCowboy | Cowboy |
| TTillman BoxYoung Tom Black Bull | Young Tom Black Bull |
| SSondra PrattAngie | Angie |
| VVerne MuehlstedtHarold | Harold |
| EEvan StevensGeorge | George |