

Action · Adventure · Western
Overview
In the late 1880s, Colonel Carrington and his command are assigned the job of constructing a chain of forts in the Sious Indian territory of Wyoming. Carrington recruits former cavalry scouts Jim Bridger and "Dakota Jack" Gaines to lead the project. Bridger and Gaines are friendly with Sioux chief Red Cloud, and they feel a peace treaty with the Indians can be made. If an Indian-war breaks out, the cavalry is depending on getting a new type of Springfield rifle. Bridger, Gaines and Gaines wife, Maxine, arrive at the fort for the conference. Gaines, in a drunken fit, tries to intimidate the Indians unto signing a treaty. Chied Red Fox threatens war if his territory is invaded by any troops building forts.
Top Cast


Dennis Morgan
Dennis Morgan
Jim Bridger
Dennis Morgan
Jim Bridger


Paula Raymond
Paula Raymond
Mrs. Max Gaines
Paula Raymond
Mrs. Max Gaines


Richard Denning
Richard Denning
'Dakota' Jack Gaines
Richard Denning
'Dakota' Jack Gaines
Chris O'Brien
Chris O'Brien
Sgt. Timothy Carnahan
Chris O'Brien
Sgt. Timothy Carnahan


Robert Bice
Robert Bice
Chief Red Cloud
Robert Bice
Chief Red Cloud


Roy Gordon
Roy Gordon
Colonel Carrington
Roy Gordon
Colonel Carrington


Howard Wright
Howard Wright
General Pope
Howard Wright
General Pope


Victor Adamson
Victor Adamson
Soldier
Victor Adamson
Soldier
Edward Coch
Edward Coch
Cavalry Officer
Edward Coch
Cavalry Officer


Richard H. Cutting
Richard H. Cutting
Edwin M. Stanton
Richard H. Cutting
Edwin M. Stanton
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