Set in France during World War II, 'Firing Squad' is the story of Captain John Adam, an honourable soldier whose career lies stagnant because once in the searing heat of battle his courage failed. Now he can restore his reputation if he commands a firing squad to execute a fellow soldier. In the harrowing hours before the execution, Adam learns a startling fact - the condemned man is innocent. After his loss of physical courage in the field, Adam is now in danger of losing his integrity.