Loosely based on the true story of Earl Durand, who was the subject of one of the largest manhunts in history, in late1930s Wyoming.
Balsinger calls the sheriff to arrest the Three Mesquiteers, although he has never seen them until now and have have not been previously referred to by that name.
Western favorite Yakima Canutt has an especially rough time in this picture, being beaten up by both Wayne and Corrigan before being gunned down by Barry.