A Union major late in the Civil War takes it upon himself to punish a band of Apaches who murdered a ranch family and fled into Mexico. Being short of troops he uses Confederate prisoners, ex-slaves and criminals to accomplish his goal.

Special features: commentary by Peckinpah historians, incomplete deleted scene, Knife fight, extended scene, Major Dundcee and Teresa, 20 minute excerpt from Mike Siegel's film Passion & poetry, the ballad of Sam Peckinpah, vintage stunts featurete Riding for a fall, silent extended outtakes, trailer artwork outtakes, promotional stills and artwork, promo reel excerpt, original theatrical trailer, 2005 re-release trailer.