In this B-picture western,Anthony Dexter, plays Billy the Kid, the outlaw of the title and a victim of society. The parson of the title is Jack Slade (Sonny Tufts). Billy the Kid tries to mend his ways thanks to the intervention of Slade, but he winds up plugged and planted trying to avenge the preacher's murder. The cast features supporting actors including Marie Windsor, Jean Parker and Bob Steele.