Russell Crowe rose to fame for his portrayal of Hando, a cold and ruthless racist who heads up a local gang of skinheads spreading violence in Melbourne, Australia. When their favorite pub is bought by a Vietnamese group, they plan an all-out war. But the Vietnamese are prepared to fight back, and Hando's gang begins to weaken because of internal jealousy spurred by a love triangle with best friend Davey and their female companion, Gabe.