Harvard graduate James Averill is the sheriff of prosperous Jackson County, Wyo., when a battle erupts between the area's poverty-stricken immigrants and its wealthy cattle farmers. The politically connected ranch owners fight the immigrants with the help of Nathan Champion, a mercenary competing with Averill for the love of local madam Ella Watson. As the struggle escalates, Averill and Champion begin to question their decisions.
Kris Kristofferson
as James Averill
Christopher Walken
as Nathan D. Champion
John Hurt
as Billy Irvine
Sam Waterston
as Frank Canton
Brad Dourif
as Mr. Eggleston
Isabelle Huppert
as Ella Watson
Joseph Cotten
as The Reverend Doctor
Jeff Bridges
as John L. Bridges
Ronnie Hawkins
as Major Wolcott
Paul Koslo
as Mayor Charlie Lezak
Geoffrey Lewis
as Trapper Fred
Richard Masur
as Cully
