Too Many Crooks

Fingers finds his gang increasingly frustrated with his inability to lead effectively. Their dissatisfaction grows after a series of blunders culminates in a disastrous heist at a fur store, resulting in doubt about his leadership.

The gang's latest attempt at theft ends poorly, causing further discontent among its members. This failure serves as a significant turning point, pushing the gang to question their loyalty to Fingers.

In a desperate bid to regain the gang's confidence, Fingers mistakenly kidnaps William Gordon's timid wife, Lucy, rather than his daughter as intended. This blunder adds to the chaos surrounding the gang as they navigate the unexpected consequences.

Fingers attempts to negotiate a ransom for Lucy's release, but William Gordon proves resistant to the idea. At first offering only £200 as a ransom, Fingers faces humiliating rejection from Gordon, who dismisses his wife's worth.

Fed up with her husband's infidelities, Lucy decides to take charge of her own fate and employs her wartime combat skills. She cleverly plans to exploit Gordon's financial troubles to turn the situation to her advantage.

Utilizing her insight into Gordon's tax disputes, Lucy devises a heist that unexpectedly enriches the gang. This plan highlights her resourcefulness and ability to manipulate the situation to serve her interests.

As the gang successfully flees with their stolen loot, Lucy makes a swift exit and leaves a trail of chaos. In an act of rebellion, she gifts Gordon a lit cigarette that sets his house ablaze.

Returning home to find his house consumed in flames, Gordon frantically dives back into the inferno multiple times to save his possessions. This desperate act illustrates his attachments and frantic mindset amidst the confusion.

The next day, a newspaper headline features a murder story eerily similar to Fingers' previous threats. This startling news allows Lucy to further manipulate her situation and Gordon's paranoia.

Lucy enlists Fingers and Sid to pretend to be police investigating her supposed disappearance. Their masquerade leads Gordon to part with more cash to avoid further complications, deepening the intrigue around Lucy's fate.

Just as the gang is ready to collect their bounty, a real inspector from Scotland Yard arrives, sparking chaos. This unexpected twist raises suspicions about Gordon's involvement and thrusts the gang further into turmoil.

With panic surrounding them, Fingers resolves to escape the situation and flee the country. His ex-stripper girlfriend provides him with a forged passport, giving him a chance for a fresh start as he seeks to escape the chaos.

Before leaving, Fingers feels a strong urge to visit his mother, which Lucy accurately interprets as a last-ditch attempt to secure extra cash. This highlights the complexities of their relationships and the motivations driving their actions.

Upon arriving at Gordon's home, Fingers seizes the opportunity to snatch a suitcase containing £50,000. This impulsive action signifies a turning point, as desperation drives the characters to make reckless decisions.

As Fingers and the gang prepare to revel in their ill-gotten gains, they inadvertently spill the £50,000 across the road. This dramatic moment serves as a metaphor for their greed and foreshadows the consequences their choices will unleash.