The determined sheriff of Lincoln who opposes Billy the Kid and initially allies with Doc Holliday. He pursues the outlaws relentlessly, engages in multiple gunfights, and ultimately faces his own hubris when outsmarted by Billy.
Their longstanding friendship is tested by Doc's loyalty to Billy.
The film opens with Sheriff Pat Garrett welcoming his friend Doc Holliday to Lincoln.
Their opposing legal positions drive the central pursuit.
Garrett repeatedly attempts to arrest Billy, shoots him, pursues him, and finally tries to imprison him.
Her possible warning to Garrett creates distrust between Rio and Billy.
Billy and Doc suspect that Rio tipped off Garrett after Garrett pursues them on the trail.
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