When her father is murdered by a powerful businessman, a woman hires a has-been gunfighter to help her gain revenge.

In the bustling streets of New York, gambler Nathan Detroit faces mounting pressure from the police, led by Lieutenant Brannigan, as he seeks a location for an illicit craps game. Struggling with a 14-year engagement to nightclub singer Miss Adelaide, Nathan concocts a high-stakes bet with gambler Sky Masterson: to woo the reserved missionary, Sergeant Sarah Brown, and secure funds for the game. As the intricate plan unfolds, relationships intertwine,...