Jack Tobin and Mickey Kelly were once inseparable, but their friendship did not stand the test of time... Many years later, Tobin, who has become one of the most famous lawyers in the country, comes to Mickey's funeral - and learns that Rudy is the only son of his ex friend, sentenced to death. Jack decides to do everything to save Rudy. Having studied the case, he understands: the evidence was manipulated, the trial was conducted with gross violations. The senior investigator, the prosecutor and the judge conspired to pin the murder on a weak and sick young man. Perhaps they are covering up for the real criminal? Tobin must find out as quickly as possible - after all, there is less and less time before Rudy's execution...