Charlie, a young Marine, returns home from World War II to find himself approached by a representative of the state governor, who offers him money for an easement through the land he inherited from his parents. When Charlie refuses to sell, three hoodlums attack him that same day, vandalizing his home. Trained as a Marine in Special Forces, he kills them with brutal efficiency.

Seeking revenge, the hoodlums' families turn Charlie's life into a living hell. Meanwhile, his lifelong friend, Roland, wakes to the devastating news that his parents' home and business have been torched-killing his parents and sister. As Charlie and Roland investigate, they uncover a connection between the attacks and the governor's ruthless efforts to seize land. Determined to fight back, they join forces to put an end to his schemes.