Around the turn of the 20th century, during a harsh northern California winter, members of a ranching family are squabbling among themselves while the two oldest sons go hunting for a panther that is killing their livestock.

Stars

Robert Mitchum

Teresa Wright

Diana Lynn

Tab Hunter

Beulah Bondi

Philip Tonge

William Hopper

Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer

William A. Wellman