The Stand at Apache River 1953 Sheriff Lane Dakota captures robbery murder suspect Greiner just as the latter is wounded in an Apache ambush At remote outpost Apache River, Lane and his prisoner spend the night with other travelers, including 2 women with a surprising number of fancy dresses In the morning, who should appear but a band of ostensibly peaceful Apaches strayed from the reservation And bigoted Colonel Morsby is strongly inclined to shoot first and ask questions afterward