Sabata is condemned for a murder he never committed, but as he is about to be hanged, a mysterious man throws him a gun! Sabata escapes, wounding the guard whom somebody else shortly after kills. Someone wants to get our friend accused for a long list of crimes, but the strength of his innocence will save him. Having convinced the sheriff, the dramatic search for the guilty one begins.

Jim, un bounty killer, mentre si trova nel ranch di Sabata, uccide dil fratello del proprietario. Il suo scopo è far incolpare Sabata togliendolo dalla circolazione. Il pistolero viene condannato all'impiccagione. Per fortuna c'è chi pensa di farlo evadere.