Newcastle, 1978. John is sleeping with Mary. Mary is married to Daniel. Both men work for her father, the Top Man. Daniel is his son-in-law, next in line to take over his little empire. John is muscle. The Top Man orchestrates robberies-banks, pay rolls, anything that will bring in some easy money. When Daniel discovers his wife's illicit liaison, he wants John dead. The Top Man signs off on it. But John's a man you only get one...