Ace Connors, a criminal, agrees to return to New York to stand trial for stealing $500,000 worth of bonds, opting for a light five-year sentence. Detective Bob Simms is tasked with escorting Connors back to New York, and they embark on a cross-country trip with planned stops in Texas and New Orleans.
Two Smart People
A fugitive accepts a 5-year deal for stealing $500,000 in bonds, but takes a brief detour before surrendering, fearing that a con artist, a detective, and a former accomplice are closing in on his stashed loot.