A rookie cop goes undercover to infiltrate a gang of car thieves led by smooth and charming Ted. The rookie becomes too involved and starts to enjoy the thrill and lifestyle of the game, and becomes romanticly involved with the leaders sister.

Charlie Sheen
as Ted Varrick

D. B. Sweeney
as Benjy Taylor

Lara Harris
as Ann Varrick

Randy Quaid
as Lieutenant Vincent Bracey

Bill Duke
as Malcolm

R. D. Call
as Frank Martin

Arlen Dean Snyder
as Lieutenant Curtis Loos

M. Emmet Walsh
as Captain Haun

Al Shannon
as Danny

Bernie Pock
as Ridley