In early 1970s Harlem, a violent heist goes down as three black men steal $300,000 from the mob, leading to a bloody shootout that leaves several people dead, including two police officers. This brazen act triggers a fierce manhunt as both the police and the mob scramble to find the culprits. NYPD Captain Frank Mattelli, a seasoned but corrupt cop nearing retirement, teams up with Lieutenant Pope, an African-American officer committed to ethical policing, to find the criminals. The tension between Mattelli's old-school methods and Pope's desire for lawful justice creates friction as they navigate the mean streets of Harlem.

At the same time, Nick D'Salvio, a ruthless and sadistic mob enforcer, is assigned to recover the stolen money and exact revenge. The escapees quickly realize they are caught in a deadly race against time with the police on one side and the vengeful mob on the other. As Mattelli and Pope chase down leads through Harlem's gritty underworld, they uncover not just the identities of the thieves but also uncomfortable truths about power, corruption, and survival in a racially divided city. The escalating tension mounts toward a violent and inevitable confrontation as all parties close in, each with something critical to lose.