This is one of Audie Murphy's best and most amazing movies. I love it so much. The end comes as a surprise to everyone...including John Gant, Audie 's character. John Gant is an assassin, whenever he comes to town, somebody dies. But he always makes them draw first, so he can always prove self defense. His coming to Laurenceburg wreaks havoc, and people kill themselves and each other in order to stay alive, while he just sits back. But who did John Gant come for?