The Cowboy from Sundown

In The Cowboy from Sundown, the ranchers of Sundown face a dire situation as they are forced to sell their cattle at a loss to meet mortgage payments. Sheriff Tex Rockett finds himself in a challenging position as he must quarantine cattle due to a hoof-and-mouth disease outbreak. The tension escalates when rancher Steve Davis decides to herd his cattle to the railhead despite the quarantine, leading to his arrest by Tex.

As the ranchers grow increasingly frustrated, they are urged by banker's son Nick Cuttler to take matters into their own hands. Steve's sister, Bee, manages to calm the ranchers, encouraging them to wait for a trial instead of resorting to violence. The plot thickens as Steve escapes jail with Nick's assistance, leading to a conflict where he must consider killing Tex to support the ranchers. Throughout the film, Tex uncovers a conspiracy as he discovers that the Cuttlers have been manipulating the situation by treating cattle with acid to falsely present the disease, culminating in a dramatic showdown.