In a picturesque town in the Old West, a cunning outlaw named Dan Kehoe arrives with the intention of seizing the loot from a mysterious robbery. However, his plan takes an unexpected turn when he encounters four women who cloud his mind and complicate his mission. These four widows, once wives of a famous bandit, have decided to protect their inheritance and keep the whereabouts of their late husband's treasure a secret.
Kehoe, portrayed by the charismatic Gary Cooper, becomes an unwelcome guest in the widows' home, who are as charming as they are cunning. Each of them brings her own style to the game of seduction and manipulation, keeping Dan in a constant struggle between his personal desires and his ambitions. As he becomes more involved with the women, he begins to question his own morality and reconsider whether gold is truly what he desires most.
The plot unfolds with a touch of comedy and an action backdrop, as the widows, each with their own agendas, try to win Dan's favor. Amidst entanglements, surprising revelations, and a romance filled with tension, a duel ensues not only for the treasure but also for the hearts of these intriguing women. In the end, he will inevitably have to decide who to trust and what he really wants in life.