[1] The film is the only directorial effort by famous actor James Cagney.

Professional hitman Kyle Niles (Ivers) is hired to commit two murders and afterwards double-crossed by his employer Bahrwell (Aubuchon).

Seeking revenge, Kyle kidnaps singer Glory Hamilton (Johnson), the girlfriend of the police detective in charge of his pursuit (Bishop).

Kyle is finally able to get even with Bahrwell, and in the process reveals his long-dormant "good" side.

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