Prison guard Reggio lets Moltes have a weekly lottery ticket in exchange for his suave relationship advice. When Moltes learns that he has a winning lottery ticket he breaks out of jail to claim his money. However Reggio's girlfriend Pauline has the ticket with her in Africa. The action involves the odd couple teaming up to find the ticket while being chased by Det. Youssouf along with the vengeful Turk and the Giant.