En ex-fange som arbejder undercover får sig forsætligt fanget igen for at infiltrere mafiaen i et maksimalt sikkerheds-fængsel.

The action of the film begins in the 1970s – even then, the young protagonist knows that adrenaline tastes better than powdered milk. Over time, he also discovers a desire for money, power, and being above the law. A transformation begins, and his gangster talent blossoms. Together with a friend, they build their own army.