In the bustling and often gloomy city of New York, two veteran police detectives, portrayed by Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, find themselves on the hunt for a serial killer who has been unleashing chaos in the city. The plot centers on the complexity of their relationship, where friendship and distrust intertwine as they face a series of murders that seem to have an unmistakable pattern: all the men who are killed had evaded the judicial system and escaped their crimes.
As the clues begin to connect the suspects into a larger puzzle, the two detectives start to question not only the morality of the law but also the integrity of their work. As the pressure mounts and public scrutiny becomes threatening, dark secrets from the past emerge that will test their loyalty and sense of justice. One of them begins to suspect that the other may be involved in the series of murders, creating a palpable tension between them.
Amid unexpected twists and an atmosphere that reveals the harsh reality of the system they vowed to protect, the film explores the theme of justice and revenge, blurring the lines between right and wrong. In an explosive climax, the fate of both men and the truth behind the killer are revealed, testing their convictions and mutual connection.