Joe Hallenbeck (Bruce Willis) is an ex SS agent who has now found a career as a private investigator.
When a stripper client is found murdered Jo pairs up with her football player boyfriend, Jimmy Dix (Damon Wayans). Jimmy himself has a ban hanging over his head over allegations of drug and gambling abuse.
On the hunt for the girl's murderer the unlikely pair are led into a trail of blackmail and corruption in the highest, and least likely of places - the football profession!