The Younger brothers -- convicted bank robbers Cole (Wayne Morris), Jim (Bruce Bennett) and Bob (James Brown) -- are released from prison and sent to a small town in Minnesota under parole requirements to remain law-abiding citizens. The brothers are immediately harassed and goaded by detective Ryckman (Fred Clark), who blames them for his losing a position at a prestigious agency. In addition, outlaw Kate Shepherd (Janis Paige) plans to use the brothers as cover for her own robbery scheme.