Gregory Peck stars as rigid Cavalry captain Richard Lance, who alienates the men under his command after sending a popular young lieutenant on a suicide mission. Now, Lance must defend a deserted army fort from an impending Apache attack with only the help of a small group of angry soldiers who have to reluctantly rely on his tactical expertise to keep them alive. Barbara Payton, Gig Young, Ward Bond, Lon Chaney, Jr., Neville Brand co-star. 105 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.