In the 1970s, a young British man named Michael Peterson, who dreamed of becoming a boxing star, finds himself caught on a path of rebellion and crime. As his personality transforms into a violent and egocentric alter ego known as Charles Bronson, he becomes one of the UK's most notorious prisoners. The story focuses on his life inside and outside of prison, exploring his infamous and explosive temper that leads him to fame not only for his offenses but also for his outrageous antics behind bars.
The film is uniquely narrated, with Bronson portraying his life as a spectacle, speaking directly to the audience while sharing his darkest and philosophical thoughts on freedom, madness, and violence. Throughout his time in various penitentiaries, he confronts other inmates and guards, turning each encounter into an act of violent theater.
His art of creating chaos not only grants him notoriety but also plunges him into a spiral of self-destruction, challenging society with his endless quest for attention and recognition. As time goes on, the film becomes a reflection of his internal struggle and the blurred line between the figure of the villain and that of the artist, culminating in an exploration of the duality that resides in all of us.