During the Civil War, Confederate soldiers escape from a Union prison and head for the Mexican border. Along the way, they kill a Union courier bearing the news that the war is over. Keeping the message a secret, the captain has his men go on and they soon find themselves in a battle with the Union search party who also is unaware of the war's end.

Glenn Fordas Tom Wolcott
George Hamiltonas Dorrit Bentley
Inger Stevensas Emily Biddle
Paul Petersenas Blue Lake
Todd Armstrongas Lt. 'Pru' Prudessing
Max Baer Jr.as Sgt. Luther Liskell
Kenneth Tobeyas Sgt. Cleehan
Timothy Careyas Billy Cat
Harry Dean Stantonas Sgt. Dan Way
Richard X. Slatteryas Cpl. Paddy Darling