British crime drama starring Bob Hoskins as a London crime boss whose attempts to launch a legitimate business enterprise are disrupted by an unknown adversary. Harold Shand (Hoskins) is a gangster who has worked his way to the top with utter ruthlessness and a penchant for violence. Recognising that a more secure and prosperous future lies in moving to legal operations, he prepares to trade a life of crime for respectability through a plan to regenerate London's Docklands area.

However, when unknown bombers begin targeting his properties and killing his associates, Shand only knows one response - violence. The cast also includes Helen Mirren, Paul Freeman and Eddie Constantine.