Zeb Macahan, a pioneering westerner, helps move his brother's family to the wild west. They run into several obstacles including the breakout of the Civil War. This sends the father back to fight in the war and leaves the family to move on ahead.
James Arness
as Zeb Macahan
Eva Marie Saint
as Kate Macahan
Bruce Boxleitner
as Seth Macahan
Kathryn Holcomb
as Laura Macahan
William Kirby Cullen
as Jed Macahan
Vicki Schreck
as Jessie Macahan
Richard Kiley
as Timothy Macahan
Gene Evans
as Dutton
John Crawford
as Hale Crowley
Victor Mohica
as Billy Joe
Frank Ferguson
as Grandpa
Ann Doran
as Grandma
