Breakheart - Pass
The plot revolves around a relief train supposedly delivering medical supplies for a diphtheria epidemic at Fort Humboldt. In reality, the train is a vessel for a treacherous conspiracy involving stolen weapons and gunrunning.
At its core, Breakheart Pass is a subversion of the Western hero's usual "might makes right" philosophy. While it features classic elements—train shootouts, dynamite, and "marauding Indians"—it is frequently compared to . Breakheart Pass
: The central mystery hinges on the fact that nothing is as it seems—the "epidemic" is a ruse, and the "heroic" soldiers on board are often part of the corruption. The plot revolves around a relief train supposedly