Hombre

John 'Hombre' Russell patiently waits for a black stallion to lead its herd to a nearby waterhole. His intention is to trap the horses with the help of his San Carlos Apache tribesmen, aiming to sell them to a local stagecoach line.

Henry Mendez informs John that the local stagecoach line is about to shut down due to the encroaching railroad. He also encourages John to consider taking over a boarding house left to him by his late stepfather, which plants a seed of change in John's mind.

John inspects the boarding house and discusses his plans with the landlady, Jessie. He ultimately decides to trade the property for a herd of horses located in Contention, planning a trip to Bisbee, Arizona.

In Bisbee, Alex Favor and his wife, Audra, arrive and charter a stagecoach for their last journey. Their arrival sets the stage for a series of unforeseen events as they encounter John and other passengers.

Cicero Grimes forces his way onto the passenger list alongside John, Jessie, and the Blakes. His aggressive entrance foreshadows trouble and tension during the journey.

Due to a suspicious group of men nearby, the stagecoach driver, Henry, decides to take a back road to Bisbee. This decision leads to perilous encounters down the road.

As the stagecoach travels, it is ambushed by bandits led by Cicero. In the ensuing chaos, they capture Audra and steal a significant amount of money from Alex, revealing his hidden corruption.

Amid the ambush, John displays remarkable bravery by confronting the bandits. He successfully takes down two of them and recovers Alex's embezzled money from their grasp.

The group retreats towards town and finds shelter at an abandoned mining site. However, they quickly realize they are not safe as the bandits once again confront them.

In a tense standoff, Cicero proposes a trade: Audra's freedom for the stolen money. The atmosphere grows increasingly fraught as the group contemplates their next move.

John takes charge of the situation by instructing Jessie to return the money to the San Carlos Apaches while he attempts to rescue Audra. His courageous actions put him in harm's way.

John descends towards Audra to free her from a precarious situation. However, complications arise as she inadvertently blocks his shot at a nearby bandit, heightening the danger.

The confrontation reaches a climax when a wounded Cicero finds John and discovers the saddlebags are empty. A fierce exchange of gunfire ensues, marking a tragic turning point in their battle.

The gunfire claims the lives of John, Cicero, and a bandit in a gripping conclusion. Their fates seal with lingering themes of bravery, moral dilemmas, and the harsh realities of life.