In the bustling New York of the 1950s, a cunning pickpocket, Skip McCoy, finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. After stealing the wallet of a young woman named Candy, he discovers that his victim is entangled in a dark espionage affair. What initially seemed like a simple theft turns into a deadly game, as the wallet contains crucial information that several agents desperately want to reclaim.
Candy, who is actually a link between a spy and a dangerous network of communist spies, finds herself caught between her duty and her feelings for Skip. Meanwhile, the FBI and enemy agents begin to track Skip's every move, as he tries to stay one step ahead in this treacherous game. As tensions mount, Skip is forced to decide whether to use the information he possesses to his advantage or to help Candy, who has captured his romantic interest.
With a film noir atmosphere and a cast that shines with their performances, the movie exposes the struggle between right and convenience. The city streets become a maze where betrayal, love, and survival intertwine. In this conflict filled with unexpected twists, each character must grapple with their own loyalties and doubts, leading to a tense climax that will leave the audience on the edge of their seats.