Ten years after ratting on his old mobster friends in exchange for personal immunity, two hit men drive a hardened criminal to Paris for his execution. However, while on the way, whatever can go wrong, does go wrong.

John Hurt
as Braddock

Terence Stamp
as Willie Parker

Tim Roth
as Myron

Laura del Sol
as Maggie

Bill Hunter
as Harry

Fernando Rey
as Policeman

Jim Broadbent
as Barrister

Lennie Peters
as Mr. Corrigan

Bernie Searle
as Hopwood

Brian Royal
as Fellows