Unrepentant Tennessee moonshine runner Luke Doolin makes dangerous high-speed deliveries for his liquor-producing father, Vernon, but won't let his younger brother Robin join the family business. Under pressure from both out-of-town gangster Kogan, who wants a piece of the local action, and Treasury agent Barrett, who wants to destroy the moonshine business, Luke fights for his fast-fading way of life.

Robert Mitchumas Lucas Doolin
Gene Barryas Troy Barrett
Jacques Aubuchonas Carl Kogan
Keely Smithas Francie Wymore
Trevor Bardetteas Vernon Doolin
Sandra Knightas Roxanna Ledbetter
James Mitchumas Robin Doolin
Randy Sparksas Guitarist (uncredited)