Con man Eli Kotch is a manipulative and charismatic thief recently released from prison. He sets his sights on executing an intricate heist at Los Angeles International Airport, intending to steal a hefty sum from the bank's cash reserves. Devising a complex plan under the guise of a magazine writer, Eli recruits a team to assist with his grand scheme, disguising himself as a priest to avoid suspicion. His charm and wit help him manipulate those around him, including falling romantically entangled with Inger Knudsen, an attractive stewardess who remains unaware of his true intentions.

With the plan in motion, Eli expertly coordinates a series of distractions and plays his accomplices against each other to keep them committed to their roles. Simultaneously, he evades persistent law enforcement officers on the lookout for criminal activity that might occur at the airport. As the day of the heist approaches, tension mounts. Eli meticulously navigates obstacles while maintaining his façade of innocence and respectability. Just as everything seems on track, complications arise, challenging Eli's control and threatening to unveil his carefully constructed plans. The outcome hinges on not only Eli's cunning but also on unforeseen factors that may derail his elaborate scheme, leaving its success or failure uncertain as events come to a head.