In the grim backdrop of the 2008 economic crisis, a high-stakes poker game protected by the mob is robbed by two small-time crooks, Frankie and Russell. The audacious heist is orchestrated by Johnny "Squirrel" Amato, who believes that the mob will suspect an inside job and not chase them, due to a similar robbery that occurred years prior. The game's overseer, Markie Trattman, once admitted to orchestrating a previous holdup of his own game, which makes him the likely fall guy for the current robbery. The crime disrupts the local criminal economy, and the mafia seeks to restore order and confidence in the underground network.

The mob enlists the services of Jackie Cogan, a pragmatic and efficient hitman, to investigate the robbery and restore the status quo through a calculated campaign of violence. Jackie prefers to kill his targets softly, from a distance, to avoid the emotional distress of close-range hits. He discovers the identities of those involved in the heist but finds complications along the way. As he delves into the case, the film delves into the themes of capitalism and its impact on the American psyche, mirrored by the economic crisis unfolding in the background. The criminal underworld becomes a dark reflection of the broader societal issues, where survival and self-preservation come at the cost of loyalty and trust.