One of the few reasons to watch this generic crime drama is the ferocious performance of Busta Rhymes as a murderous gangster. Former defense attorney Steven Luisi (Berenger) was brought low by drug addiction and personal tragedy. Trying to redeem himself by investigating a high-profile murder, Luisi finds his former dealer Al Bowen (Rhymnes) and corrupt DA Marty Berlin (Assante) behind the violence.