The Apache Indians have reluctantly agreed to settle on a US Government approved reservation. Not all the Apaches are able to adapt to the life of corn farmers. One in particular, Geronimo ...

As a bargaining chip, Dillon helps two sons of Apache chief Geronimo out of the fort stockade and offers them in trade. Dillon is aided by an Army scout, Chalk Brighton (Richard Kiley).

Joining the eccentric Dane on his search for the lost Apache tribe is Pius, Geronimo's great-grandson. Along the way, they encounter a Mexican family who suspiciously claim to be Geronimo ...