An incorruptible police officer vows to put a stop to the nefarious activities of a powerful mobster who has bought the silence of many government officials and other cops. The crime boss uses his contacts to rig the appointment of a judge, but in his fight against him, the honest cop finds an ally in a singer with Mob connections. Drama, starring Robert Mitchum, Robert Ryan and Lizabeth Scott.

The big national crime syndicate has moved into town, partnering up with local crime boss Nick Scanlon. McQuigg, the only honest police captain on the force, and his loyal patrolman, Johnson, take on the violent Nick.