Deep Valley

A shy, stammering young woman living with her parents on a remote farm. Her isolation and longing drive her to secretly visit the convicts and fall for Barry Burnette, setting the story in motion. Her quiet demeanor hides a stubborn resolve to break free from her parents’ control.

A handsome young convict, brave yet impulsive, seeking escape from his past. His growing affection for Libby complicates his desire for freedom and survival as the posse closes in. His choices drive the film toward a tragic, fateful climax.

An Army veteran and engineer who is drawn into Libby’s circle. Polite and practical, he is a stabilizing presence who becomes entangled in the pursuit of Burnette. His actions reveal a sense of duty and a complicating mix of sympathy and conflict.

Libby’s father, a stubborn, protective farmer who initially resists change. His stubborn pride strains the family until Libby leaves, prompting a rare moment of reconciliation.

Libby’s mother, initially withdrawn, whose health and mood reflect the family’s strain. She gradually comes to recognize the depth of Libby’s longing and the changes in her daughter.

The local lawman who leads the posse and embodies order. He embodies the tension between catching Burnette and keeping the peace, driving the pursuit forward.

A harsh foreman among the convicts who taunts Burnette and tightens the danger around Libby. He represents the brutal, unyielding force within the escape operation.