Roy Bean is nearly killed by the inhabitants of a badlands bar and brothel. He returns to take vengeance only to find that he is the new symbol of law and order in the area. He becomes the Judge and dispenses justice until time and events pass him by.

First film role for Victoria Principal.

Rev. Mr. LaSalle:
What has happened here?


Judge Roy Bean:
These men tried to hang me. They have been killed for it.


Rev. Mr. LaSalle:
How many of 'em are there?


Judge Roy Bean:
A lot of 'em.


Rev. Mr. LaSalle:
Who did the killing?


Judge Roy Bean:
I did. They were bad men, and the whores weren't ladies.


Rev. Mr. LaSalle:
Vengeance is mine sayeth, the Lord!


Judge Roy Bean:
It was. I'm waiting for the buzzards. They don't deserve burying.


Rev. Mr. LaSalle:
Maybe they don't, but they ought to be. They are a stench and an abomination! I got a shovel if you don't.

Continuity: When Judge Roy Bean goes out to the front of the courthouse to apologize to the women for calling them "whores", he takes his hat off and holds it against his chest. In the next shot, his hat is still in his hand. It subsequently returns to his head.

Music by Maurice Jarre
Lyrics by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman
Performed by Andy Williams