Overview
In 1863, having escaped from a rock-quarry prison in Salt Lake, six inmates led by convicted murderer Pete Black take over a small wagon train headed by preacher Jacob Karns. Tensions and hardships grow as the travelers continue to trek toward California across dry, desolate country.
Cast
- John Payne as Pete Black
- Dennis O'Keefe as Jacob Karns
- Arleen Whelan as Rose Billings
- Frank Faylen as Curly
- Mary Anderson as Myra Johnson
- Peter Hansen as Michael Karns
- Richard Rober as Mike
- Griff Barnett as Papa Emil Ludwig
- Dooley Wilson as Rainbow
- Arthur Hunnicutt as Pop Brennan