Small-town sheriff Freddy Heflin (Sylvester Stallone) harboured dreams of making it as a New York cop before he lost his hearing in one ear saving the life of the woman he loved (Annabella Sciorra). Now Freddy has the chance to make his mark, when he discovers a case involving murder and police corruption. However, he will have to confront and possibly battle against men he has always respected in the process.