When a satchel of jewels enters his life Joe Gaines becomes entangled in a dangerous web of deceit. After meeting the outgoing Jay Wickham in a casino, Joe beds a beautiful woman, only to find her murdered when he gets out of the shower. Jumping aboard a small plane headed for the Phillipines, Joe is shocked to discover that Wickham has tracked him down. When the airplane crashes in the jungle, leaving only a few survivors, a battle of wills begins, leading to a final duel between Joe and Wickham, one that will decide who, if anyone, will walk free with the diamonds.