[2][3][4] In the city of Rome lives Gardenia, a respected exponent of Roman organized crime who shows a certain humanity in managing his business.

He runs a restaurant and a clandestine gambling house, and has a woman named Regina.

Contacted by Don Salluzzo, a mafia boss, he categorically refuses to enter the drug business and sell it in his restaurant.

Because of his refusal he comes into conflict with Salluzzo who tries several times to eliminate him, but with the help of some childhood friends he finally manages to win.

[1] It grossed 108 million Italian lire on its release in Italy.