Running from the law after a bank robbery in Mexico, Dad Longworth finds an opportunity to take the stolen gold and leave his partner Rio to be captured. Years later, Rio escapes from the prison where he has been since, and hunts down Dad for revenge. Dad is now a respectable sheriff in California, and has been living in fear of Rio's return.
Marlon Brando
as Rio
Karl Malden
as Sheriff Dad Longworth
Katy Jurado
as Maria Longworth
Ben Johnson
as Bob Amory
Slim Pickens
as Deputy Lon Dedrick
Larry Duran
as Chico Modesto
Sam Gilman
as Harvey Johnson
Timothy Carey
as Howard Tetley
Miriam Colon
as Redhead
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Carvey
Rodolfo Acosta
as Mexican Rurale Captain
Ray Teal
as Barney