Narrative background scrolls up the screen after a few opening titles.William Munny, a reputed outlaw, buries his young, 29 year old wife after she died of smallpox:She was a comely young woman and not without prospects.He was defended by the sword and spear-wielding Dwarves, and was able to save the ponies, but he was snatched.In the background are the majestic Grand Tetons.A young, wide-blue-eyed, eight year-old son, Joey Starrett (Brandon de Wilde) is tracking a deer with his unloaded rifle.In addition, the main character John L.(Lloyd) Sullivan was also he name of a well-known cultural figure of the time, deceased sports hero-boxer John L.