When some kids’ after-school hangout, the Silver Palms Club, is threatened with closure, a group of teenagers will do anything to keep it open, even blackmail.

Frankie Fane has clawed his way to the top of the Hollywood heap. Now, as he’s preparing to win his first Oscar, his friend Hymie Kelly reminisces about their life together, his ruthless struggle to the top and the people he’s stepped on to make it there.