Larry Gormley (Tim Curry) dreams of becoming a star entertainer, but until then, he drives a cab and works as chauffeur for the shady Ramirez (George S. Irving). One day he has a look in the suitcase that Ramirez is carrying around: it's full of money. He can't resist and steals it. In front of his friends, he claims he's finally got a contract with a famous director and invites them to celebrate, while the mob is after the money.