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.
Pete Black
Jacob Karns
Rose Billings
Curly
Myra Johnson
Michael Karns
Mike
Papa Emil Ludwig
Rainbow
Pop Brennan
Mama Ludwig
Pappy
Ramon
Mr. Brody
Lea Johnson
