Takeoff on the Godfather with the son of a mafia king taking over for his dying father

A tale of greed, deception, money, power, and murder occur between two best friends: a mafia enforcer and a casino executive compete against each other over a gambling empire, and over a fast-living and fast-loving socialite.

Riggs and Murtaugh are on the trail of South African diplomats who are using their immunity to engage in criminal activities.