During the war for Texas independence, one man leaves the Alamo before the end (chosen by lot to help others' families) but is too late to accomplish his mission, and is branded a coward. Since he cannot now expose a gang of turncoats, he infiltrates them instead. Can he save a wagon train of refugees from Wade's Guerillas?
Glenn Ford
as John Stroud
Julie Adams
as Beth Anders (as Julia Adams)
Chill Wills
as John Gage
Hugh O'Brian
as Lt. Lamar
Victor Jory
as Jess Wade
Neville Brand
as Dawes
John Daheim
as Cavish (as John Day)
Myra Marsh
as Ma Anders
Jeanne Cooper
as Kate Lamar
Marc Cavell
as Carlos (as Mark Cavell)
Edward Norris
as Mapes
Guy Williams
as Sergeant
