Year 1856, British India. Capt. Jeffrey Claybourne is severely punished after disobeying an order. Feeling unworthy of his fiancée Vivian Morrow, the daughter of his superior officer, Claybourne leaves the army until he could regain his reputation. When the Rajah Karam launches an attack on the British forces in India, Claybourne finds a chance at redemption.

Rock Hudsonas Capt. Jeffrey Claybourne
Arlene Dahlas Vivian Morrow
Ursula Thiessas Latah
Torin Thatcheras Colonel Morrow
Arnold Mossas Rajah Karam
Dan O'Herlihyas Capt. Ronald Blaine (as Daniel O'Herlihy)
Harold Gordonas Hari Lal
Michael Ansaraas Sgt. Major Puran Singh
Leonard Strongas Mahindra
Shepard Menkenas Bulbir