Audie Murphy steps into the spotlight as a Western hero in this tale. When corrupt railroad executives wrongfully accuse him of helping his former friends, the Daltons, with a train robbery, he decides to team up with them and takes part in more heists. However, when a gang member turns on him, he finds himself on the run. Seeking sanctuary at the ranch of a former outlaw, he dreams of escaping to South America with the man's daughter. Unfortunately, he is ultimately apprehended and taken to jail, but the girl vows to wait for him.