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Here's a summary of the movie: In the late 19th century Arizona, notorious outlaw Ben Wade and his brutal gang of thieves and killers have been wreaking havoc on the Southern Railroad. When Wade is finally apprehended by Union Pacific Railroad agent Charles Gatewood, he is taken to the small town of Bisbee for trial. However, before Wade can face justice, a bounty hunter named McNamara arrives in town with plans to transport him to Yuma, where he will be put on trial. Meanwhile, Dan Evans, a struggling rancher and widower, has been trying to make ends meet after his wife's passing. Despite his rough exterior, Evans is a complex man haunted by the memories of his own Civil War experiences. When Gatewood approaches Evans with an offer to transport Wade to Yuma in exchange for $200, Evans initially declines, citing his lack of interest in getting involved in the outlaw's affairs. However, after some persuasion from Gatewood and the prospect of earning a decent sum of money, Evans agrees to take on the task. As they embark on their treacherous journey across the Arizona desert, Wade proves to be a formidable adversary who refuses to go quietly into the night. The two men engage in a series of tense and violent confrontations, each testing the other's resolve. Throughout the film, director James Mangold skillfully weaves together themes of redemption, morality, and the complexities of human nature. As Evans and Wade face off against each other, the audience is forced to confront its own values and question whether justice can ever truly be served.

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