The swamp folk of the deep Okefenokee live a brutal primitive life untouched by modern times - they support themselves by hunting alligators and selling them to the outside world. Jeff returns home from college with an engineering degree and dreams of bringing modern medical care and education to the swamps. He is immediately confronted by his old boyhood rival, "Gator-Bait" Blair, who thinks things are just fine the way the are. "Gator" whips the ignorant locals into a frenzy of fear and resistance. When Jeff is unintimidated by their threats, Blair sets out to stop his plans once and for all - with a rifle.
Steve Pendleton
as Jeff Owens
Mikel Conrad
as 'Gator-Bait' Blair
Leigh Whipper
as Uncle Gabe
Mary Conwell
as Judy Blair
Althea Murphy
as Patricia 'Pat' Wayburn
Jack Rutherford
as Nubie Blair
Charles Keane
as Rufe Owens
Rodman Bruce
as Lige
Paul Savage
as Swamper
E.G. Marshall
as Pompano, the dance caller
Norman McKay
as Bradbury, the writer
