David Rosenkranz

The Ramrodder

In the late 19th century American West, Rick, a ramrodder, builds a personal empire using his friendship with the Indians. He is the only white man to have an affair with Princess Tuwana. A trail bum rapes and kills an Indian maiden, and Rick is unjustly accused. In retaliation, the Indians rape a settler's daughter. When Tuwana confesses that she has slept with Rick, her Indian fiancé whips her. Rick captures the white rapist, who is given to the Indians and castrated. Rick's heroics prevent an Indian war, and he marries Tuwana.