While moving a group of Apaches to a Native American reservation in Arizona, an American scout named Sam Varner is surprised to find a white woman, Sarah Carver, living with the tribe. When Sam learns that she was taken captive by an Indian named Salvaje ten years ago, he attempts to escort Sarah and her half-Native American son to his home in New Mexico. However, it soon becomes clear that Salvaje is hot on their trail.
Gregory Peck
as Sam Varner
Eva Marie Saint
as Sarah Carver
Robert Forster
as Nick Tana
Noland Clay
as Boy
Russell Thorson
as Ned
Frank Silvera
as Major
Lonny Chapman
as Purdue
Lou Frizzell
as Stationmaster
Henry Beckman
as Sgt. Rudabaugh
Charles Tyner
as Dace
Richard Bull
as Doctor
Sandy Brown Wyeth
as Rachel
