Scott stars as Ben Brigade, an aging bounty hunter who captures outlaw Billy John (James Best) for two purposes: monetary reward and revenge-John's brother killed Brigade's wife. As Brigade and John make their way back to civilization they meet up with a beautiful widow (Karen Steele) and two outlaws hoping to receive pardons because of Best's capture. Further complicating the journey, the group faces danger from unfriendly Indians. Ride Lonesome was tightly scripted by Burt Kennedy, and the excellent supporting cast features familiar villain Lee van Cleef as well as James Coburn in his screen debut.