since childhood i have find the actor play the bad guy more interesting than the main character and at least till about 1970 or so . many that i view in the 1950 do not last long in a movie or tv program because they be an early victim to the star . some eventually go on to make name for their self but for the most part i like them more when play minor role . some of those minor role villain be in this movie and i find them very entertain . there neville brand play king fisher and a good performer but sometimes a little bit to scary even for me when deal out punishment . others like faro ( lee van cleef ) and sundown whipple ( john doucette ) and blackburn ( claude akins ) be in top menacing form . while not a household name another quality performer be robert middleton playing ben ryerson . whether play a politician or a mob bos he give a quality performance . in this movie he a bit grubby look but handy with both a gun and a knife . then there willie ( elisha cook jr ) one of fisher men . he usually burst into a room big eye bear news but have to grab a quick drink before speaking . so much to my delight the cast include a rouge gallery of personal favorite and almost like a dream come true . for those who like the good guy the movie lean more towards a nightmare . jack palance play jacob wade the main character . a usual he have the look of a strong tough look man . his performance be good than usual but that just mean it not as stiff a usual . the story lack a bit of direction also . those two point be forgotten because of anthony perkins who play jacob wade son riley . his part lack direction or maybe a director a it seem like he or someone else want to sabotage this movie . first off he too old and big to be play the part of the son . when he do show some sign of a emotion it fit more for someone at least 10 year young than him . to the simple statement that his mother ( decease ) be a fine woman he respond blandlytalk about my mother again and i will kill you and really off the wall . elaine aiken give a good performance and be nice look . in another comment it be basically say her character with it good quality have no reason to be interested romantically in the wimpy perkins character and that hit the nail on the head . so this movie be just about what i expect and the minor role out shin the main character . one of the main character look like a good friend must of give them the part .