The life of the bandit José de Jess Negrete Medina is narrated in the film, but he is turned into a hero and a thief. El Payo was published in the 70s. The story begins with the birth of Negrete Medina in Cuermaro, where he is abandoned as a mother because he dies during childbirth, and where he is rejected by his father. Santa Julia is in Mexico City. Milita was discharged from the army after being wounded. He was involved in a fight. He was given a nickname by a journalist. The group of men who did not follow his plan killed Medina Negrete. A new band was formed by Medina.