Navy Lt. Tom Farrell meets a young woman, Susan Atwell, and they share a passionate fling. Farrell then finds out that his superior, Defense Secretary David Brice, is also romantically involved with Atwell. When the young woman turns up dead, Farrell is put in charge of the murder investigation. He begins to uncover shocking clues about the case, but when details of his encounter with Susan surface, he becomes a suspect as well.

Kevin Costneras Lt. Cmdr. Tom Farrell
Gene Hackmanas Defense Secretary David Brice
Sean Youngas Susan Atwell
Will Pattonas Scott Pritchard
Howard Duffas Senator William 'Billy' Duvall
George Dzundzaas Sam Hesselman
Jason Bernardas Major Donovan
Imanas Nina Beka
Fred Thompsonas CIA Director Marshall
Leon Russomas Kevin O'Brien
John Alcott