An old man observes a boy bullying his playmates and treats him to a morality lesson. The man tells the story of the epic cross-country race between a young Mark Twain and his rival, Mike Fink. The bulk of the film depicts the race, which proves to be more a test of character than of stamina
as Mark Twain
as Mike Fink
as Eagle Feather
as Jim Bridger
as Crazy Horse
as Farley Osmond
as Simon Hollaway
as Mayor Calvin Mercer
as Sheriff Benedict
as Milford Petrie
as Virginia City Sheriff
as Bill Cody
as Burton
as Harold
as Card Player #1
as Squanto
