Pike (William Holden William Holden) is a failed robber who not only stumbles in robbing a bank, but is also hunted by bounty hunter Thornton (Robert Ryan Robert Ryan). Thanks to the help of Indian youth Angie (Jamie Sanchez Jaime S á nchez), he is out of danger. Following Angel, Pike and his party come to the Mexican border, where the ferocious and irascible warlord Mapache (Fern á ndez, Fern á ndez) and his accomplices are stationed there, and there is an unbearable past full of hatred and blood between Mapache and Angel. In order to be able to pass through Mapache's territory, handing over Angie became the only and helpless choice. Pike is going to lead the brothers to save Angie. Unfortunately, it is too late. Angel has been killed. A fierce battle is about to begin between Pike and Mapache, who are filled with grief and anger.