มิตรภาพระหว่างเพื่อน คนหนึ่งเป็นนักค้ายา Mac Mckussic (Mel Gibson) อีกคนเป็นตำรวจ Nick Frescia (Kurt Russell) ท้ายสุดแล้วจะเป็นเช่นไร?

Mac Mckussic is an unlikely drug dealer who wants to go straight. His old and best friend Nick Frescia is now a cop who is assigned to investigate and bring him to justice. Mac is very attracted to Jo Ann ,  the owner of a stylish restaurant. Nick gets close to Jo Ann attempting to know more  Mac s drug dealing plans and his connections with the Mexican dealer Carlos ,  who the police believe is coming to town to meet with him. Nick also falls for Jo Ann s charms and his friendship with Mac is in danger.