A hardened ex-convict leaves prison determined to confront the partner who betrayed him years earlier. His quest becomes unexpectedly complicated when he becomes responsible for a sharp-tongued young girl who may be his daughter. Burdened with protecting her and hunting vengeance-seeking outlaws, he’s forced to reassess what kind of man he wants to be when past and present collide.

Gregory Peck leads the cast, joined by Patricia Quinn and Robert F. Lyons, with director Henry Hathaway bringing grit and emotional weight to the story. Supporting turns from Susan Tyrrell, Jeff Corey, and James Gregory add depth, blending interpersonal drama with relentless pursuit across rugged Western terrain.