Missouri, around 1869: John Breaker and Virgil St. Denis fought side by side in the Civil War. Now the former comrades find themselves on opposite sides of the law. Breaker, who is now sheriff, learns that his comrade, who was thought to be dead, has now amassed a bounty of $10,000 under the name "The Saint". When the sheriff learns of the latest plans of "The Saint" and his brutal gang, he puts together a posse. A bloody showdown between the former friends ensues.