Veteran thief Joe Moore's life takes an unexpected turn when a security camera captures his face during a meticulously planned jewelry store heist. Forced into retirement, Joe plans to disappear with his wife, Fran, but is pressured by his ruthless fence, Bergman, into taking on one last job. This final heist involves stealing a shipment of Swiss gold aboard an airplane, and Joe assembles his trusted team consisting of Bobby Blane and Don "Pinky" Pincus. Complicating matters further, Bergman insists that his overzealous nephew, Jimmy Silk, join the crew. Tensions rise as Jimmy's inexperience and ambition clash with the seasoned criminals.

As the heist unfolds, deception and betrayal become rampant. The intricate plan begins to fray at the edges with each passing hurdle, challenging Joe’s leadership and trust within his crew. The heist spirals into a web of double-crosses and strategic maneuvers, leading to unpredictable outcomes that relentlessly test the thieves’ loyalty and cunning.