Publisher's Synopsis
The underworld of 1930s New York erupts into civil war when vicious gang boss Dutch Schultz (Tim Roth) attempts to muscle in on the Harlem numbers racket, run by Bumpy Johnson (Laurence Fishburne). As Johnson's empire comes under threat and his personal life is shattered, he makes a desperate last bid to retain power - by brokering a deal with one of the most infamous hoods in the business - Lucky Luciano (Andy Garcia).