"Watsy" Werth, fresh out of prison, is about to start a new life. His friends - petty crook Johnny Spitieri and thief Dabba Barrington - are also on the road to reform. The grille is a thing of the past for them, and friends swear they will never return to it. Their righteous intentions are closely monitored by the newly formed Commission of Inquiry. And the guys will have to work hard and use their brains to keep their promise...