In the late 1880s, Colonel Carrington and his command are assigned the job of constructing a chain of forts in the Sious Indian territory of Wyoming. Carrington recruits former cavalry scouts Jim Bridger and "Dakota Jack" Gaines to lead the project. Bridger and Gaines are friendly with Sioux chief Red Cloud, and they feel a peace treaty with the Indians can be made. If an Indian-war breaks out, the cavalry is depending on getting a new type of Springfield rifle. Bridger, Gaines and Gaines wife, Maxine, arrive at the fort for the conference. Gaines, in a drunken fit, tries to intimidate the Indians unto signing a treaty. Chied Red Fox threatens war if his territory is invaded by any troops building forts.
Dennis Morgan
as Jim Bridger
Paula Raymond
as Mrs. Max Gaines
Richard Denning
as 'Dakota' Jack Gaines
Chris O'Brien
as Sgt. Timothy Carnahan
Robert Bice
as Chief Red Cloud
Roy Gordon
as Colonel Carrington
Howard Wright
as General Pope
Victor Adamson
as Soldier
Edward Coch
as Cavalry Officer
Richard H. Cutting
as Edwin M. Stanton
Kenneth MacDonald
as Colonel E.M. Still
Howard Negley
as General Carveth
