Notorious New York City criminal Lou Gannon, after evading convictions for a decade, is finally sentenced to 20 years in maximum-security prison for armed robbery and murder. Gannon plans his escape, meeting old acquaintances Doc and Ed "Bugsy" Kyle, a violent psychopath who controls the inmates. Gannon's cellmate, Rudy Hernandez, a former gang member seeking a model inmate reputation, is recruited as the getaway driver. Gannon arranges weapon smuggling, killing the original smuggler and replacing him with Rudy. As tensions rise, Gannon plans a secret escape during a prison riot, leaving his team behind.
Revolt in the Big House
A ruthless racketeer kingpin, imprisoned for his crimes, attempts to orchestrate a prison riot and escape with the help of a young cell mate, but the latter has second thoughts when he realizes innocent lives may be lost in the chaos.