A government agent tries to establish peaceful coexistence between Apaches and settlers, abandoning the brutal tactics of the military in favour of diplomacy. However, to complete his mission, he must persuade the famous renegade chief Geronimo to surrender. Fact-based Western, starring Audie Murphy and Anne Bancroft.

Indian Agent sent to try new approach to peace with Apache based on respect for autonomy rather than submission to Army. Wins over reservation chiefs and the Indian widow given to him as housekeeper. Through use of diplomacy and demonstrations of faith in Apache leaders, reservation is put on the road to autonomy. Conflicts arise between Apache widow and Eastern wife but latter has a lot to learn.