An elderly rodeo rider becomes mentor to a young man attempting to make his own name in the business.

Richard Widmark
as Red Dillon

Frederic Forrest
as Tom Black Bull

Luana Anders
as Mary

Vito Scotti
as Meo

Herbert Nelson
as Dr. Wilson

John War Eagle
as Blue Elk

John Gruber
as Clyde 'Tex' Walker

Garry Walberg
as School Superintendant

Jack Mullaney
as Gas Station Attendant

Malcolm Curley
as Benny Grayback (school principal)