In the 1940s, the charismatic gangster Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel is at the center of an ambitious and dangerous adventure that will change the face of crime in America. With his charming personality and bold nature, Bugsy establishes himself as a key player in the organized crime world of New York, but his vision of greatness pushes him beyond the boundaries of the mafia in pursuit of building an empire in the Nevada desert.
Filled with dreams of grandeur, Bugsy becomes obsessed with the idea of transforming Las Vegas into a glamorous tourist and entertainment hub. To carry out his vision, he partners with several heavyweight criminals, but his fanciful plan is met with skepticism by his associates, who doubt his madness. Meanwhile, his tumultuous relationship with the beautiful and complicated Virginia Hill becomes increasingly entangled, adding a dose of drama to his already hectic life.
Amidst betrayals, alliances, and the constant threat of the law, Bugsy maneuvers in a dangerous game where every decision could be fatal. As he gets closer to his goal, the thin line between success and destruction grows increasingly fragile. This harrowing portrait of the rise and fall of a crime myth explores themes of ambition, madness, and the price of the American dream, all set against a vibrant and glamorous backdrop that belies the danger lurking in the shadows.