While conveying a Porsche from Boston to Atlantic City student Charlie has to make a stop due to engine trouble. Mistaken as rich he's invited to a big poker game -- and wins big time. However Denny Halloran son of a mighty mobster is a bad loser and starts a fight. But he's also a bad fighter: he falls on his head and is dead. Now Charlie's in trouble; after he flees Halloran's father puts a reward on his head. Even the police won't help him against the mighty man... so Charlie has to run for his life.