The Badlanders

The tale unfolds in 1898 as two former prisoners, The Dutchman and McBain, embark on diverging paths after their release from Arizona Territorial Prison at Yuma. Driven by a burning desire for justice, The Dutchman was wrongfully incarcerated and now aims to seek revenge upon those responsible, whilst simultaneously pursuing a coveted gold fortune in a remote mining town. In contrast, McBain hopes to leave his criminal past behind and lead an honest life.However, the allure of gold proves too strong for McBain when he becomes entangled in The Dutchman's cunning scheme. As their plans begin to unravel, the two find themselves immersed in a dangerous web of greed, deceit, and relentless pursuit by local law enforcement. Based on W. R. Burnett's novel, this adaptation takes the familiar story and reinvents it within an 1898 setting, offering viewers a fresh perspective on themes of redemption, retribution, and the struggle to escape one's past.