A somewhat confused western, this can't seem to make up its mind whether it's a comedy romp or a more serious revenge tale. It doesn't help that its young stars - Linda Fiorentino, Craig Sheffer, Frank Whaley - are less than convincing in western garb, playing a mismatched trio thrown into a life of crime. However, Sam Elliott, as the vengeful lawman on their trail, provides some much needed, gritty authenticity.

Amiable con man Jack Cooper is on a westbound stagecoach, headed for the next batch of suckers who will mistake him for an easy mark. Fiery Sarah O'Rourke rides the same coach, handcuffed to lawman Bill Speakes and headed for the hangman. In a few hours, all should reach their destinations. But the trail they travel takes an unexpected turn: Cooper and O'Rourke are soon off the stage and running for their lives. The law ends and the chase begins in a very alive tale of wanted-dead-or-alive fugitives (Linda Fiorentino and Craig Sheffer) pursued by a marshal (Sam Elliott) who's a law unto himself.