Last Days of Boot Hill

The film centers around Treasury Department agent Steve Waring, who also operates as the Durango Kid. He arrives in Sunset Pass with the objective of recovering $1,000,000 in gold coins stolen by the deceased Forrest Brent. Waring is supported by Smiley Burnette, the local deputy sheriff, as they navigate the complexities of Brent's estate.

Complicating matters, Paula Thorpe, Brent's daughter from his first marriage, arrives with her lawyer, Frank Raeburn. She aims to reclaim her father's estate from his widow, who is determined to keep every cent. Tensions rise as the characters confront their motives and the legacy of Forrest Brent, leading to a gripping narrative typical of the Western genre.