In the city, Mobster Bugs Kelley defies the syndicate that controls organized crime, kidnapping Tony Marlowe and holding him for ransom. Kelley's actions infuriate the syndicate, but he begins secretly feeding information to crusading reporter Mike Egan, who is dating Kelley's sister Betty. As the syndicate fights to stay ahead of the law, it eliminates potential witnesses and threats, including District Attorney Dixon and Kelley. However, a secret recording of a meeting where the syndicate's head, Wayne Clark, orders the murder of Jim and Betty ultimately leads to the organization's downfall.
Crime, Inc.
A tenacious journalist forms an unlikely partnership with a ruthless mobster to expose the intricate web of corruption and deceit in the city's criminal underworld.