In this gripping action thriller, we follow the exploits of tenacious New York narcotics detective Popeye Doyle. After his brutal confrontation with a heroin trafficking ring in the past, Doyle finds himself caught in a whirlwind of addiction and obsession, pursuing a ghost that won't let him rest: the infamous drug dealer Alain Charnier, who has escaped to the city of Marseille.
As Doyle navigates the vibrant and chaotic heart of this metropolis, his passion for justice transforms into a personal quest. He faces not only the elements of organized crime but also his own internal demons. The line between law and illegality blurs as he is forced to carve his way through the streets of an unfamiliar city, where danger lurks around every corner.
His work leads him into a game of cat and mouse, filled with dizzying chases and complex intrigues. Additionally, he encounters new alliances and unexpected betrayals, heightening the tension of his mission. Doyle must use all his cunning and determination to dismantle this drug trafficking network and ultimately confront Charnier. However, can a man worn down by his own battle with addiction truly defeat such a shrewd and ruthless enemy? The answer unfolds in a final confrontation that will leave everyone breathless.