When a decorated sergeant major and his family relocate to a remote army base, a chance encounter with local corruption sets off a chain of events that escalates into an explosive confrontation. After intervening to protect an innocent woman from a brutal attack, the protagonist finds himself targeted by a vengeful sheriff willing to exploit his deepest vulnerabilities. What unfolds is a gripping tale of justice and retribution, anchored by powerhouse performances from James Garner, Shirley Jones, and C. Thomas Howell. Directed by Marvin J. Chomsky and written by Dan Gordon, this 1984 action thriller delivers tension and moral complexity in equal measure.