John Wayne
John Elder

Dean Martin
Tom Elder

Martha Hyer
Mary Gordon

Michael Anderson Jr.
Bud Elder

Earl Holliman
Matt Elder

Jeremy Slate
Ben Latta

James Gregory
Morgan Hastings

Paul Fix
Sheriff Billy Wilson

George Kennedy
Curley

Dennis Hopper
Dave Hastings

John Litel
Minister

John Doucette
Henry Hyselman

James Westerfield
Mr. Vennar

Rhys Williams
Charlie Bob Striker

John Qualen
Charlie Biller

Rodolfo Acosta
Bondie Adams

Strother Martin
Ned Ross

Percy Helton
Mr. Peevey

Karl Swenson
Doc Isdell

Loren Janes
Ned Reese (uncredited)

Boyd 'Red' Morgan
Burr Sandeman / J. Plummer, blacksmith (uncredited)

Chuck Roberson
Townsman (uncredited)

Ralph Volkie
Bit Part (uncredited)

Henry Wills
Gus Dolly (uncredited)