In 1863, having escaped from a rock-quarry prison in Salt Lake, six inmates led by convicted murderer Pete Black take over a small wagon train headed by preacher Jacob Karns. Tensions and hardships grow as the travelers continue to trek toward California across dry, desolate country.
as Pete Black
as Jacob Karns
as Rose Billings
as Curly
as Myra Johnson
as Michael Karns
as Mike
as Papa Emil Ludwig
as Rainbow
as Pop Brennan
as Mama Ludwig
as Pappy
as Ramon
as Mr. Brody
as Lea Johnson