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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.
Theatrical
Oct 1, 1951
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Paramount Pictures, Pine-Thomas Productions
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Full credits →J
John Payne
Pete Black
D
Dennis O'Keefe
Jacob Karns
A
Arleen Whelan
Rose Billings
F
Frank Faylen
Curly
M
Mary Anderson
Myra Johnson
P
Peter Hansen
Michael Karns
R
Richard Rober
Mike
G
Griff Barnett
Papa Emil Ludwig
D
Dooley Wilson
Rainbow
A
Arthur Hunnicutt
Pop Brennan
I
Ilka Grüning
Mama Ludwig
T
Tex Driscoll
Pappy
P
Paul Fierro
Ramon
H
Howard Negley
Mr. Brody
S
Susan Whitney
Lea Johnson
