Storyline:
A gold mining camp in the California foothills is besieged by a neighboring landowner intent on stealing their claims. A preacher rides into camp and uses all of his powers of persuasion to convince the landowner to give up his attacks on the miners.

Cast:
Clint Eastwood (as Preacher), Michael Moriarty (as Hull Barret), Carrie Snodgress (as Sarah Wheeler), Chris Penn (as Josh LaHood), Richard Dysart (as Coy LaHood)