Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell star in this Hollywood buddy actioner about two competitive police officers in Los Angeles. Tango (Stallone) and Cash (Russell) are put on a case to topple Californian drug lord Yves Perret (Jack Palance). Working together reluctantly, as each considers himself to be the best at what he does, the self-involved detectives are framed by Perret and imprisoned. While there, they must work together in order to escape and clear themselves of any wrongdoing. Though there is much rivalry between the two cops, they succeed in escape and again go after the baddie, but this time with a more convincing and concerted effort.