Major Jim Colton is a sympathetic leader who has a working relationship with Apache leader Cochise. Colton is undermined by corrupt and politically ambitious Indian agent Neil Baylor who sets up a false attack, and the abduction of a local farmer's son. While Colton is away investigating the matter, Baylor convinces Lieutenant Bascom that Cochise's band is to blame, and incites him to lead an expedition against the Apache band to return the boy.
John Lund
as Maj. Jim Colton
Jeff Chandler
as Cochise
Susan Cabot
as Nono
Bruce Cowling
as Neil Baylor
Beverly Tyler
as Mary Keerney
Richard Egan
as Sgt. Reuben Bernard
Jay Silverheels
as Geronimo
John Hudson
as Lt. George Bascom
Jack Elam
as Mescal Jack
Regis Toomey
as Dr. Carter
Tommy Cook
as Little Elk
Hugh O'Brian
as Lt. Robert Harley
