When selfish and arrogant millionaire Donald Carson fractures his leg during a desert vacation, his wife, Geraldine, leaves with their friend Joseph Duncan to supposedly get help. However, the two of them are really lovers who are leaving Carson to die in the heat. Slowly, Carson realizes he is on his own and vows revenge on the traitorous couple. Having had a privileged life, Carson must now use his wits to stay alive.
Robert Ryan
as Donald Whitley Carson III
Rhonda Fleming
as Geraldine Carson
William Lundigan
as Joseph Duncan
Larry Keating
as Dave Emory
Henry Hull
as Sam Elby
Carl Betz
as Lt. Mike Platt
Robert Burton
as Sheriff
Barbara Pepper
as Waitress (uncredited)
Everett Glass
as Mason (uncredited)
Robert Adler
as Ken - Ranch Hand (uncredited)
Harry Carter
as Deputy Fred Parks (uncredited)
Charles J. Conrad
as (uncredited)
