Edward Platt

Young Cavalry lieutenant Niles Ord sets out to peacefully capture renegade Shoshone chief Black Eagle. However, Ord's commanding officer, Roland Dane (Edward Platt), stubbornly refuses to let Niles attempt to bring the Shoshone in without bloodshed. Dane's ignorance results in tragedy.

While trying to win his overbearing father's approval and outshine his charismatic brother, a young man falls into a career as a gunfighter that leads to one final confrontation with his dad.