A Union Cavalry outfit is sent behind confederate lines in strength to destroy a rail supply center. Along with them is sent a doctor who causes instant antipathy between him and the commander. The secret plan for the mission is overheard by a southern belle who must be taken along to assure her silence.
John Wayne
as Col John Marlowe
William Holden
as Major 'Hank' Kendall
Constance Towers
as Miss Hannah Hunter
Judson Pratt
as Sgt Major Kirby
Hoot Gibson
as Sgt. Brown
Ken Curtis
as Cpl. Wilkie
Willis Bouchey
as Col. Phil Secord
Bing Russell
as Dunker, Yankee Soldier Amputee
O.Z. Whitehead
as Otis 'Hoppy' Hopkins
Hank Worden
as Deacon Clump
Chuck Hayward
as Union Captain
Denver Pyle
as Jackie Jo
