Bart Tare, an ex-Army man who has a lifelong fixation with guns, meets a kindred spirit in sharpshooter Annie Starr and goes to work at a carnival alongside her. After upsetting the carnival owner who lusts after Starr, they both get fired. Soon, at Starr's behest, the couple embarks on a crime spree for cash.

Peggy Cumminsas Annie Laurie Starr
John Dallas Bart Tare
Berry Kroegeras Packett
Morris Carnovskyas Judge Willoughby
Anabel Shawas Ruby Tare Flagler
Harry Lewisas Sheriff Clyde Boston
Nedrick Youngas Dave Allister
Trevor Bardetteas Sheriff Boston
Russ Tamblynas Bart Tare (Age 14)
Russell Harlan