Retired wealthy sea captain Jim McKay arrives in the Old West, where he becomes embroiled in a feud between his future father-in-law, Major Terrill, and the rough and lawless Hannasseys over a valuable patch of land.

Gregory Peckas James McKay
Jean Simmonsas Julie Maragon
Carroll Bakeras Patricia Terrill
Charlton Hestonas Steve Leech
Burl Ivesas Rufus Hannassey
Charles Bickfordas Major Henry Terrill
Alfonso Bedoyaas Ramón Guiteras
Chuck Connorsas Buck Hannassey
Chuck Haywardas Rafe Hannassey