The life of "El Pibe Cabeza", a real-life Argentine gangster in the '30s.

The life and the lovers of a few young women in a provincial town.

Benjamin Ortalora is a young man who leaves Buenos Aires after murdering a rival. He goes to Montevideo where his cool boldness draws the attention of gang leader Azevedo Bandeira. When the old bandit becomes ill, Ortalora makes a determined play to take his place.