Fresh off the plane, Martina meets her brother Luca in Las Vegas. The two young Italians are taking time out driving through the stifling heat of the desert on their way to Hollywood. Heading through Death Valley in their red convertible, they pick up a pair of hitchhikers, little suspecting the men have blood on their hands and cops on their trail. Meanwhile, Cherie, a beautiful Vegas showgirl, is also on the run and headed for Hollywood, but her wealthy and corrupt boyfriend is doing everything he can to bring her back. When she crosses paths with Luca, the two suddenly find themselves in the grip of desperation. Martina is kidnapped and taken to L.A. by the hitchhikers, and a ruthless gun-for-hire is closing in on Cherie. Thrown together by chance, Luca and Cherie make their way to Hollywood, like flies drawn into a web, hoping against hope that they