Roland 'Rollie' Tyler (Bryan Brown) is a movie special effects man who is hired by a government agency to help stage the assassination of a well known gangster. When the agency double crosses him, he uses his special effects to trap the gangster and the corrupt agents.

Roland's Apartment, (Unit 3) 6 Varick Street and Franklin Street, Manhattan.

Conservatory Water Central Park (from 72nd to 75th Street) Manhattan.

90 Park Avenue and East 39th Street, Manhattan.