Overview

In 1863, having escaped from a rock-quarry prison in Salt Lake, six inmates led by convicted murderer Pete Black take over a small wagon train headed by preacher Jacob Karns. Tensions and hardships grow as the travelers continue to trek toward California across dry, desolate country.

Cast

John Payne

Pete Black

Dennis O'Keefe

Jacob Karns

Arleen Whelan

Rose Billings

Frank Faylen

Curly

Mary Anderson

Myra Johnson

Peter Hansen

Michael Karns

Richard Rober

Mike

Griff Barnett

Papa Emil Ludwig

Dooley Wilson

Rainbow

Arthur Hunnicutt

Pop Brennan

Ilka Grüning

Mama Ludwig

Tex Driscoll

Pappy