The Younger brothers return to Missouri after the Civil War with intent to avenge the misdeeds of William Merrick, a crooked banker who has been buying up warrants on back-taxes and dispossessing the farmers.

Dennis Morgan
as Cole Younger

Jane Wyman
as Mary Hathaway

Wayne Morris
as Bob Younger

Arthur Kennedy
as Jim Younger

Victor Jory
as William Merrick

Alan Baxter
as Jesse James

Walter Catlett
as Mr. Pettibone

Howard Da Silva
as Greg Bilson

Faye Emerson
as Martha Adams

Russell Simpson
as Hank Younger