A mysterious stranger attending his friend J.J.'s funeral. He confronts local corruption, protects the family from violent threats, and ultimately eliminates the main antagonists to restore justice before leaving town.
Ryder shields Kiowa from direct retaliation by Reno's organization.
After Reno's thugs attack Kiowa, Ryder defeats them and later has White Deer take Kiowa and Junior to a safe place.
Ryder becomes Nancy's protector and ally against escalating violence.
Ryder protects Nancy's family from Reno's men and helps her report that Billy was shot after witnessing a drug deal.
Their cooperation develops from mutual concern about Reno's violence despite initial distrust.
Ryder and Nancy find Sheriff Acoma and tell him that Reno's men shot Billy because Billy witnessed the drug deal. Acoma later confronts Reno and arres...
Their personal history culminates in a decisive final confrontation.
Jarfe had previously shot Ryder, later sends his men after him, and is ultimately shot by Ryder with the gun Jarfe used against him.
Murphy represents the surveillance and enforcement network opposing Ryder.
Murphy is instructed to keep an eye on Ryder, while Ryder repeatedly defeats men working for the local criminal operation.
Gomez belongs to the criminal force that Ryder is resisting.
Gomez is identified as one of the two principal henchmen found with Reno during the final confrontation, where Sheriff Acoma kills him.
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