In 1846 the United States engaged in a bloody war with Mexico over the newly disputed state of Texas.
At its end, the Rio Grande was declared the border between the two countries.
Decades of tension continued as white settlers pushed into land long held by Indians and Mexicans.
The task of maintaining order fell mainly upon a group of men
who answered to their own code of law - the Texas Rangers.
THE DUEL
22 years later
Office of Governor, Lawrence Sullivan Ross
I think, I'd prefer the Indians did hack me to pieces.
The river does not speak.
Only devides light from dark,
life from death.
It is best to choose a side
or you may never cross again.
You were sent here for me.
I will not let you go.
Do not be afraid.
Freedom awaits you...
...if God so chooses.
You are at the mercy
of His grace.
And the aim of these three men.
If you make it back to Mexico
we will not hunt you down.
No, no. Please.
We will give you a gift.
One hour.
Your time begins.
Now.
I have a family.
Awife, a dauther I will return to.
We are humans, too. Please.
I don't understand.
Respect, pal.
Let's go.
Let's go. You are free.
Go, you are free! I will not hurt you.