In the bustling and dangerous New York of the 1930s, a young and ambitious criminologist finds himself trapped in the dark world of organized crime. The story follows Vincent "Mad Dog" Coll, a small-time criminal who quickly rises to the top of the criminal hierarchy thanks to his brutality and lack of scruples. As he gains power and notoriety, Coll faces off against the big players of the mafia, including the feared Luciano crime family.
Coll's character is a whirlwind of desperation and ambition, caught between his desire for respect and his primal instincts. However, his path to the top is not without obstacles. As his ego grows, so do the enemies lurking in the shadows, including a group of mobsters determined to put an end to his reign of terror. In a game of betrayals and alliances, Coll must navigate a world where loyalty is fleeting and death is just bad business.
With an intense pace and an atmosphere soaked in tension, the film captures the essence of an era where violence and crime were the norm. As the ending approaches, Coll's fate serves as a reminder of the cost of unchecked ambition and how those who seek power often become their own victims. Will Coll manage to stay on top, or will he fall to the shadows of his own legacy?