The Score

After escaping from a burglary, master safe-cracker Nick Wells decides to leave his life of crime behind. He is motivated by his desire to focus on his jazz club and build a future with his girlfriend, Diane.

Diane, a flight attendant, supports Nick's decision to go straight, promising to invest in their relationship if he chooses to leave his criminal past behind. Her encouragement gives Nick the confidence to pursue a safer, legitimate life.

Despite his intentions to go straight, Nick is tempted by Max's proposition of a lucrative heist that could yield $4 million. The target of their heist is a priceless French scepter, leading Nick to rethink his decision.

To pull off the heist, Nick enlists Jack Teller, a reckless and ambitious thief who poses as an intellectually disabled janitor. Jack's infiltration of the Customs House is critical for obtaining the security details necessary for the heist.

Nick also brings in Steven to hack the security system and acquire the necessary bypass codes. However, when Steven is caught, he faces a hefty extortion fee of $50,000, complicating their plan further.

As the heist date approaches, security measures at the Customs House intensify, including the installation of additional CCTV cameras. This unexpected escalation forces Nick and Jack to hasten their plans and adapt to the new challenges.

Using a sewer tunnel, Nick sneaks into the basement of the Customs House, while Jack employs the bypass codes to disable the activated cameras. Their careful planning begins to unfold as they gear up for the heist.

During the heist, Jack's disguise is compromised when a janitor recognizes him. In a frantic attempt to maintain control, Jack locks the janitor in a closet, allowing them to continue with their plan.

Nick orchestrates the heist by filling the safe containing the scepter with water and detonating a depth charge. The operation appears to be working seamlessly until Jack's betrayal comes into play.

Jack double-crosses Nick at gunpoint, demanding the surrender of the scepter. Just as Nick relents, an alarm goes off, sparking chaos as both men rush to escape the Customs House.

Nick desperately navigates through the sewer tunnels as Jack reverts to his janitor disguise to avoid the police. Both men face the consequences of their choices as their paths diverge.

At the bus station, Jack opens the carrying case he believes contains the scepter, only to discover Nick has outsmarted him with a mere steel rod. This shocking moment highlights Nick's cunning and foresight.

Before fleeing, Nick warns Jack to escape before the authorities arrive, signifying that he has anticipated his former partner's betrayal. His composure under pressure demonstrates his experience.

As Nick boards a boat with the real scepter in hand, he leaves Jack to deal with the fallout from his betrayal. This marks Nick's ultimate triumph over his former accomplice.

Later, Nick joyfully reunites with Diane at the airport, where she embraces him with a loving kiss. This tender moment signifies a hopeful new beginning for their relationship after the tumultuous events.