Half Past Dead

Sascha Petrosevitch, a skilled car thief, is coerced into working for crime boss Sonny Eckvall due to his association with the criminal Nick Frazier. This partnership sets the stage for a chain of events that alters Sascha's life forever.

Sonny Eckvall, amidst rising tensions, shoots and kills Sascha's wife, pushing Sascha into a dark world of revenge and crime. This tragic event ignites Sascha's determination to seek justice against Sonny for causing him immeasurable pain.

FBI Special Agent Ellen 'E. Z.' Williams and her team attempt to capture Nick Frazier, resulting in a chaotic confrontation that leaves Sascha critically injured. This incident catapults Sascha further into danger as he grapples with his fate.

After an intense eight-month recovery process, Sascha is incarcerated in Alcatraz alongside Nick Frazier. This notorious prison, known for its brutal reputation, signifies a turning point in Sascha's life.

Alcatraz is administered by the warden Juan Ruiz 'El Fuego' Escarzaga, and is notorious for its state-of-the-art death chamber offering various execution methods. The prison atmosphere is rife with tension as it prepares for an impending execution.

Lester McKenna, a criminal responsible for a massive heist, is slated for execution. The execution event draws notable figures like Frank Hubbard and June McPherson, who play pivotal roles in the unfolding drama.

A group of armed terrorists known as the '49ers' executes a daring parachute escape onto the island. This well-coordinated operation is led by Donny Johnson, aiming to extract Lester's hidden treasure amidst the escalating chaos.

When Lester refuses to reveal the location of the hidden gold, Donny resorts to ruthless violence, shooting a nearby priest. This act of aggression escalates the already charged atmosphere within the prison.

Sascha, under cover as a criminal, endeavors to infiltrate the 49ers, leveraging his connection to Nick for personal justice against Sonny. His mission is fraught with peril as he navigates the treacherous landscape of Alcatraz.

As the 49ers plan to execute June by strapping her to the electric chair, Sascha mobilizes with Nick and fellow inmates to save her. This moment marks a pivotal clash between good and evil amidst the prison's chaos.

The climax unveils a gripping confrontation as Sascha races against time to thwart Donny Johnson's operation while rescuing June. The stakes escalate as lives hang in the balance, determining the fate of everyone involved.