starring
Charles Bronson Ben Johnson
In Alistair MacLean 's action-packed adventure, Bronson stars as the mysterious
John Deakin - apparently the prisoner of Marshal Pearce. They and a group of US Cavalry and other
Passengers are crossing the Rockies by train, bringing relief to the isolated Fort Humboldt - scene of a diphtheria epidemic. But matters are far from simple, and during the hazardous journey several mysterious deaths occur. Surprise follows surprise before the movie's spectacular and unexpected climax.
Screenplay by ALISTAIR MACLEAN
Produced by JERRY GERSHWIN Directed by TOM GRIES
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