Marshal Jason Brand decides he is due a break, so he rides off to Mexico with a young woman named Sarita. But his peace is soon shattered by the old Apache, Nante, who asks Brand to bring in those of his people who have been enticed away to the Sierra Madre badlands by the renegade, Benito. Brand saddles up and sets off on the dangerous trail after Benito. When he finally reaches the Sierra Madre, there are surprises in store as he must face old enemies. Will he live long enough to fulfill his promise to Nante?