Western, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. The residents of a gold mining camp near a small town in the mountains are under siege from a greedy neighbour, intent on driving them out and taking over their land. Coming to their rescue is a nameless, crack-shot preacher, who uses all his powers of persuasion to convince the neighbour to leave well alone. Michael Moriarty, Carrie Snodgress and Chris Penn also feature.