Meehan, a career thief staring at life without parole, is awaiting sentencing at the Manhattan Correctional Center when he is called to a meeting by someone masquerading as his lawyer. The man, it turns out, represents the presidential re-election campaign committee--now finding itself in need of a little professional help. Professional thief Francis Meehan, is offered a chance at freedom when he is approached by a member of the president's staff who wants Meehan to steal a video that contains incriminating information that would keep the president from being re-elected.
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