An undertaker gets married to an old executioner’s daughter and, although he doesn’t like it, must continue the profession of his father-in-law after his retirement.

After a high-class party in Rome, there's an assault. The victim is injured but lives. Andrea, an investigative reporter who drinks too much, is assigned the story. Then, always on…

A mob hitman wants to retire, but his bosses don't think that's a good idea. Complications–and many bloody shootouts-ensue.