An American gunslinger kills a Mexican man in California immediately after the Mexican-American war. The killer is arrested and put on trial for murder with the Hispanic population waiting to learn of American justice.

Patrick Wayneas Sheriff Jim Ellison
Yvonne Craigas Elena de la Madrid
Dennis Hopperas Hatfield Carnes
Dan O'Herlihyas Judge Millard Isham
Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalezas Santiago
Ken Curtisas Lee Hearn
Cliff Lyonsas Jury Foreman