A traveling salesman who suffers spinal damage in a car accident, leading him to purchase and relocate to a remote desert motel in California. He faces harassment from local drag racers but ultimately outsmarts them in a dangerous game of chicken, vowing to run the establishment properly.
Duke leads the local youth in relentless harassment against Tom.
Ernie actively participates in targeting Tom after learning of the purchase.
Gloria's jealous warning directly triggers Tom's violent reaction.
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