When playboy Jonas inherits his father's industrial empire, he expands it by acquiring an aircraft factory and movie studio. His rise to power is ruthless. He marries and then quickly abandons sweet, bubbly Monica, turns his young, attractive stepmother Rina into a self-destructive actress and manages to disappoint even his closest friend, cowboy movie star Nevada. Is Jonas beyond redemption?

Directed by: Edward Dmytryk
Written by: John Michael Hayes
Runtime: 150 minutes
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Cast:
George Peppard George Peppard
Jonas Cord Junior 
Alan Ladd Alan Ladd
Nevada Smith 
Carroll Baker Carroll Baker
Rina Marlowe Cord 
Robert Cummings Robert Cummings
Dan Pierce 
Martha Hyer Martha Hyer
Jennie Denton 
Elizabeth Ashley Elizabeth Ashley
Monica Winthrop