In the bustling 1950s, a group of ambitious criminals concocts a daring plan to execute a bank robbery in St. Louis, Missouri. The story revolves around the charismatic and cunning leader of the group, who has spent years scheming his perfect heist while working as an ordinary man, gaining the trust of those around him. Alongside his band of misfits, each with their own reasons for getting involved, they plan an elaborate heist that promises to change their lives forever.
With the help of a security expert engineer, they devise a meticulous plan to open the bank's safe, as tensions rise both among themselves due to betrayals and hidden secrets, and between the police officers who suspect something is about to happen. Every move must be carefully calculated, as time is not on their side. As the date of the heist approaches, tensions reach their peak, and violence hangs in the air.
The film not only delves into the planning of the robbery but also explores the morality of its protagonists, who grapple with their choices and the possibility of a better life. The atmosphere of the city and the impending sense of danger keep the viewer on the edge of their seat, as a cat-and-mouse game unfolds that challenges loyalties and reveals the fragility of the plan. It all culminates in a dramatic climax that redefines what it means to succeed in crime.