In the aftermath of the Civil War, Jud Calvert, a Texas cattleman, faces hostility and betrayal when he decides to drive his cattle to the North instead of accepting a paltry offer from Vic Landeau, a cattle broker with a hidden agenda. Landeau's gang robs a bank and frames Jud for the crime, forcing him to flee to the ranch of Betty Ainsley. When Landeau's men kidnap Betty, Jud must rescue her, ultimately leading to a showdown that results in Landeau's demise.
The Pinto Kid
After the Civil War, a tough Texas cattleman named Jud Calvert clashes with a sly cattle trader, Vic Landeau, whose intentions are unclear. As Calvert drives his cattle north, the situation spirals into a brutal struggle revealing the intense hostility of the post-war period.