At a Mexican ranch, fugitive O'Malley and pursuing Sheriff Stribling agree to help rancher Breckenridge drive his herd into Texas where Stribling could legally arrest O'Malley, but Breckenridge's wife complicates things.

Rock Hudsonas Dana Stribling
Kirk Douglasas Brendan 'Bren' O'Malley
Dorothy Maloneas Belle Breckenridge
Joseph Cottenas John Breckenridge
Carol Lynleyas Melissa 'Missy' Breckenridge
Neville Brandas Frank Hobbs
Regis Toomeyas Milton Wing
James Westmorelandas Julesburg Kid
Adam Williamsas Calverton
Jack Elamas Ed Hobbs
Ernest Laszlo