Randolph Scott as bounty hunter Ben Brigade, with a notable supporting cast including Lee Van Cleef, James Coburn (in his film debut), Pernell Roberts, James Best, and Karen Steele. The film follows Scott's character as he attempts to deliver a murderer, Billy John (Best), to justice, but is pursued by the outlaw's brother, Frank (Van Cleef), while also encountering and recruiting two outlaws, Boone (Roberts) and Whit (Coburn), and a woman, Mrs. Lane (Steele).