3 Godfathers

Outlaws Robert Hightower, Pedro 'Pete', and William 'The Abilene Kid' devise a plan to rob a bank. They prepare for their venture by filling their canteens and water bags at a nearby spring before setting out towards their target.

The outlaws reach the town of Welcome in Arizona, where they make a stop at the home of Buck Sweet and his wife Mae. The couple offers them coffee while they discuss a missing wagon that supposedly departed from New Jerusalem.

While enjoying their conversation, the atmosphere becomes tense when Buck's badge is revealed, indicating he is a lawman. The outlaws decide to leave quickly, yet their intent to rob the bank remains firm.

The outlaws successfully carry out the bank robbery, escaping with a substantial amount of money. Their escape is soon interrupted as lawmen emerge from their office, creating a chaotic scene.

In the chaos following the bank robbery, William is shot off his horse by pursuing lawmen. With quick reflexes, Robert hoists William onto his own horse, and they manage to flee from Welcome.

Buck Sweet begins the relentless pursuit of the outlaws across the desert, shooting their water bag without them realizing. The diminishing resources prompt the outlaws to seek refuge at Mojave Tanks.

The trio aims for Mojave Tanks, but Buck has planned ahead and stationed his deputies to ambush them. Struggling with their dwindling supplies, the outlaws realize they must change their course.

In a moment of desperation, Robert decides they must turn back toward the Terrapin Tanks located to the north. However, a fierce sandstorm strikes, causing them to lose their horses in the turmoil.

Upon reaching the tanks, they discover an abandoned wagon that houses a pregnant woman near childbirth, left behind by her husband searching for horses. The tanks turn out to be dry, sabotaged by the husband.

Robert urges Pedro to assist the woman in delivering her baby, showcasing a moment of compassion amid danger. Meanwhile, he and William collect water from cactus heads in a desperate attempt to sustain everyone.

The woman successfully gives birth and expresses her gratitude, naming the child Robert William Pedro Hightower after the outlaws. Tragically, she dies shortly after, leaving the men with a newfound responsibility.

With their supplies dwindling, the outlaws set out into the unyielding desert while taking care of the newborn. They carry the baby with them, determined to find New Jerusalem despite the odds stacked against them.

Meanwhile, Buck Sweet connects the dots and deduces the outlaws' location. He shifts his pursuit efforts towards the Terrapin Tanks, believing they must have left clues behind.

As the journey grows increasingly difficult, William succumbs to exhaustion from his injury. Only Robert and Pedro remain, facing further challenges that test their resilience.

Robert finds solace through scripture and is guided by a stray donkey into New Jerusalem during a Christmas celebration. When confronted by Buck, he is left battling for his freedom, marking a significant twist in his fate.