

Hoyce and Bess Guthrie are long married Montana ranchers who come to a major crossroads in their lives. An oil company has offered to buy them out and Hoyce wants to sell while Bess hopes to keep the land in the family for future generations.
Hoyce Guthrie

Bess Guthrie

Peg Guthrie

Clyde

Lavetta

Jimbo

Willie

Pierce

Chesler
Fran

Attendant
Auctioneer
Policeman
Foreman

John Donley

Joe Hold His Gun

Sarge
Young Whore