Plot
When selfish and arrogant millionaire Donald Carson fractures his leg during a desert vacation, his wife, Geraldine, leaves with their friend Joseph Duncan to supposedly get help. However, the two of them are really lovers who are leaving Carson to die in the heat. Slowly, Carson realizes he is on his own and vows revenge on the traitorous couple. Having had a privileged life, Carson must now use his wits to stay alive.
Cast
Robert Ryan
Donald Whitley Carson III
Rhonda Fleming
Geraldine Carson
William Lundigan
Joseph Duncan
Larry Keating
Dave Emory
Henry Hull
Sam Elby
Carl Betz
Lt. Mike Platt
Robert Burton
Sheriff
Barbara Pepper
Waitress (uncredited)
Everett Glass
Mason (uncredited)
Robert Adler
Ken - Ranch Hand (uncredited)
Harry Carter
Deputy Fred Parks (uncredited)
Charles J. Conrad
(uncredited)
Crew
Francis M. Cockrell
Writer
William Bloom
Producer
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Roy Ward Baker
Director
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