The Wild Bunch

In 1913 Texas, Pike Bishop leads his gang in what they believe will be their final robbery. Targeting a railroad payroll office, their excitement for retirement quickly turns to despair when their plans are thwarted by the corrupt railroad agent Pat Harrigan.

Pike's gang is ambushed by Harrigan's hired bounty hunters, led by Pike's former partner, Deke Thornton. The violent encounter results in the death of many gang members and innocent bystanders, forcing the survivors into a desperate escape disguised as a temperance parade.

After their narrow escape, the gang realizes that the treasure they stole is actually worthless steel washers. This unexpected betrayal leaves them without funds, prompting a decision to travel to Mexico in search of new opportunities.

The gang crosses the Rio Grande to enter Mexico, eagerly anticipating new possibilities. Upon arrival, they are warned by a village elder about the dangers posed by General Mapache, a feared officer of the Mexican Federal Army.

Pike's gang approaches General Mapache at his headquarters in Agua Verde for employment. Tensions rise when Angel, a gang member, sees his former lover Teresa with Mapache and kills her, inadvertently jeopardizing their safety.

After the incident with Teresa, Pike manages to calm General Mapache, who proposes a plan to rob a U.S. Army train to replenish his ammunition. This risky endeavor sets the stage for another dangerous heist that could either save or doom the gang.

Pike and his gang embark on the train robbery, which initially goes according to plan. However, their success is short-lived as Thornton's posse soon confronts them, leading to a chaotic chase.

In a desperate bid to evade Thornton's pursuit, Pike orchestrates the destruction of a trestle bridge. This clever maneuver prevents the bounty hunters from following them, but at the cost of causing collateral damage.

Pike senses treachery as Mapache learns of Angel's secret theft of weapons. The young gang member is captured, brutally tortured, and faces the ultimate betrayal when Dutch is forced to choose between saving himself or Angel.

In the midst of escalating tensions, Sykes is injured while trying to secure additional horses for the gang. The mood grows darker as the group's internal rifts and external pressures mount, putting everyone at risk.

Pike and the remaining gang members confront Mapache to negotiate for Angel's release. Although Mapache initially agrees, he betrays them at the last moment by killing Angel, igniting a fierce gunfight.

The gunfight erupts with chaos as Pike's gang desperately fights to save themselves. Many are killed, including Pike and Dutch, solidifying the tragic end of their violent journey.

Upon arriving at the aftermath of the battle, Thornton finds Pike dead and reflects on the end of an era. He realizes the changing times are leaving men like him behind, highlighting the bittersweet nature of their lives.

Sykes returns with Angel's village elder and a group of rebels who have avenged the gang by eliminating the bounty hunters. This act of retribution gives the fallen outlaws a semblance of honor in death.

In a poignant conclusion, Sykes extends an invitation for Thornton to join the revolutionary cause against the Mexican regime. Thornton smiles, hinting at a potential new beginning but also the inevitable end of the old ways.