In 1937, Chuck Glover (Montgomery Clift) takes on the role of overseeing land purchasing for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in Garthville, Tennessee. His task involves acquiring land that will be flooded due to the construction of a new hydroelectric dam.
One major obstacle for Chuck is convincing Ella Garth (Jo Van Fleet) to sell her family’s land, Garth Island, located on the Tennessee River. Despite the TVA’s desire to avoid conflict, Ella staunchly refuses to sell, leading to tensions.
As Chuck navigates the challenges of acquiring land and dealing with local opposition, he finds himself drawn to Ella’s granddaughter, Carol Baldwin (Lee Remick). Their budding romance faces obstacles, including societal expectations and personal doubts.
Chuck’s efforts to win over Ella and her family are met with resistance and threats from those who oppose the changes brought by the TVA’s project. As tensions escalate, Chuck must confront his own values and make difficult choices to protect those he cares about.
As the conflict reaches a boiling point, Chuck and Carol find themselves facing a dangerous adversary in R. J. Bailey (Albert Salmi). With betrayal and violence looming, Chuck must stand up for what is right and face the consequences of his actions.
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