Dutch Treat

Jerry Morgan appears in court to answer for more than 250 parking violations actually committed by his friend Norm using Jerry's car. On Norm's advice, Jerry pleads guilty to receive a minor penalty, but this results in several weeks of jail time. The outcome kicks off a downward spiral that pushes them toward a risky scheme.

Soon after his release, Jerry discovers that Norm has sublet his apartment and that his girlfriend has dumped him. The two are left with little money and no stable home, forcing them to consider bigger, riskier plans. Desperation becomes the fuel for their impending caper.

Norm proposes hiring a ship to Holland to perform as knife throwers, hoping to cash in on their notoriety. They decide to stage the act as a quick, money-making scheme despite the danger. This marks a shift from petty crimes to a larger international stunt.

During the voyage, their reckless plan turns deadly as they kill two of the ship's servants. The murder triggers immediate legal trouble once the ship reaches port. The act of violence seals their fate on this ill-fated trip.

Upon arriving in Amsterdam, they are taken into police custody. The authorities order them to return to America on a cargo ship three days later, forcing a hurried end to the illicit voyage. The clock is now ticking on their next moves.

With a few days to spare before departure, they wander Amsterdam and meet the Dolly Dots, a talented female band. Norm adopts the alias Lou Winters, presenting himself as a Capitol Records executive to help the band’s prospects. They hatch a dubious plan to bring the Dolly Dots to LA.

The Dolly Dots join a performance by Dead Meat in Amsterdam, and a brawl ensues. The scuffle ends with all involved in police custody, complicating the band's prospects. An American attaché oversees the case and decides what happens next.

The American attaché arranges the two Americans' removal, driving them to a small airport and putting them aboard a shaky plane. The trip back to the United States marks a retreat from their latest scheme, but not from the consequences that follow.

Back in LA, Jerry and Norm resume their routine, low-paid jobs—Jerry in a hotel kitchen and Norm driving a cab. The return home reestablishes the status quo, yet their recent experiences linger as a catalyst for new plans.

The Dolly Dots come to Los Angeles to be managed by Lou Winters and stay at the same hotel as Jerry. The presence of the fake manager in their midst begins to blur the lines between their duplicitous past and a possible future in music.

The Dolly Dots' hopes are dashed when Dead Meat's lead singer recognizes the real Lou Winters. The women feel betrayed by the pretenders and express a desire to return to Holland. The plan to keep the band moving forward takes a new shape in light of the exposure.

Despite the setback, Jerry and Norm devise a final plan to give the Dolly Dots a genuine chance, staging a pivotal moment that could launch their career. They resolve to manipulate circumstances to put the band in the spotlight.

On the night of the big opportunity, Jerry and Norm disguise themselves as roadies and sneak the Dolly Dots into Dead Meat’s performance. They feed helium through hoses to the microphones, causing Dead Meat’s vocals to go off-pitch and destabilize the act. The planned disruption clears the way for the Dolly Dots.

With Dead Meat discredited, the Dolly Dots finally take the stage and perform. Lou Winters signs the band, securing their major breakthrough and bringing the caper to a triumphant close. The ruse, for better or worse, achieves its intended outcome.