In her bedroom, woman undresses; she is seen in her slip. As she tries to sneak out of the house, she is caught by the foreman who pins her against a post. He sexually harasses her, blackmailing her into sexual favors off screen.

Racial epithet is used (wetback). Widespread racism expressed. Is Xenophobia.

One character represents the town drunk who was a regular visitor to the city jail. The deputy sheriff is shown extremely drunk, weaving down the sidewalk.

Cattle baron and henchman spread fear and terror through the town as a result of their actions including murder, threats, assaults, attempted murder, phone terror, etc.