James Stewart's character, Mace Bishop, disguises himself as a hangman to rescue a group of outlaws, including his brother Dee, from execution. He tries to persuade Dee to abandon his life of crime, but they are pursued by Sheriff July Johnson to Mexico. Along the way, they team up with the sheriff to take down a group of Mexican bandits.
Bandolero!
A former outlaw's brother is sentenced to death, so he disguises himself as a hangman to rescue him, leading to a thrilling chase across the border, pursued by a determined posse and battling Mexican bandits.