The Desperadoes

In 1863, Sheriff Steve Upton struggles to enforce law and order in the small town of Red Valley, Utah. His efforts to keep peace are challenged by a recent series of criminal activities. While he's away, the town remains vulnerable to further lawlessness.

During Sheriff Upton's absence, the town's bank is robbed in a carefully planned heist. The crime is orchestrated by corrupt banker Stanley Clanton and Uncle Willie McLeod, with assistance from ruthless gunman Jack Lester. Three innocent men are shot during the chaos.

Cheyenne Rogers rides into town and heads to the stable, where Allison McLeod recognizes his horse as belonging to Steve. She then seeks him out, suspecting trouble and wanting to warn him about recent events.

Cheyenne stops at the saloon for a drink, where he is unaware of the tension and hostility brewing in the town. Meanwhile, Allison rides to find Steve, whose horse was stolen on the trail, to inform him of her suspicions.

Cheyenne begins a new life working at a ranch, breaking broncos, in an attempt to leave behind his outlaw past. His honest work contrasts with his reputation, and he aims to start anew away from crime.

Sheriff Steve Upton returns to town, and he is glad to see Cheyenne, indicating their old friendship. However, Lester exposes Cheyenne's criminal past to turn the town against him, creating conflict.

While tensions rise, Jack Lester's sidekick Nitro orchestrates another bank robbery, reigniting chaos in Red Valley. Cheyenne is falsely accused and is captured alongside Nitro, leading to a wrongful death sentence.

Cheyenne and Nitro are scheduled to be hanged, but Steve manages to free them from jail. During this escape, Steve is himself imprisoned, intensifying the stakes and complicating the law's pursuit of justice.

Allison, worried about Cheyenne and the ongoing chaos, goes to the Countess, who runs the gambling operations, to seek aid. Despite her feelings, the Countess supports her, showing her compassion amid the turmoil.

Cheyenne manages to slip a gun to Steve through a jail window, and together they plan to right the wrongs. Their effort aims to bring the criminals to justice and restore peace to the troubled town.

Feeling guilty about his role in the bank robbery, Uncle Willie engages in a gunfight and ultimately shoots Clanton, seeking to end his reign of corruption. His act of vengeance temporarily restores some justice.

With order restored, Allison marries Cheyenne beside her father's jail cell, symbolizing hope and new beginnings for the couple. Their union signifies the end of the town's turmoil and their personal triumph.

After confessing his part in the robbery, Uncle Willie learns that his cooperation will likely lead to at least 20 years in prison. His confession aims to reduce his sentence and help bring justice to the town.