Sheriff Bud Starr receives word that his wife's ex-husband has been released from prison and is headed for Laramie, where they live. The ex-con husband has vowed to kill both the sheriff and his wife, Floy. Knowing that a showdown is unavoidable the sheriff of Laramie has to deal with other problems as well as keeping an eye on the man who has vowed to kill him. Taut western from start to finish.