The stealthy and cataclysmic arrival of the notorious Soviet hit squad together with a formidable American underworld outfit charged the atmosphere with feeling of panic and suspense, making things too tough, too fast. The electric situation was made more ominous by the robbery of the ancient golden staff and the 
determination of various interested parties to gain possession of the staff, even if they had to maim and kill for it.
Mark, a stubborn and brutal cop rose to the challenge which took him on a sinister suicide trail that was constantly obstructed by various frustrating antagonists including influential government bodies. 
Yet someone was hound to win even when it was a professionals' game.