Steve (Clint Eastwood Clint Eastwood) is a journalist, however, he is not only kicked out by his wife, but also fired by his boss because he is constantly having an affair. Aaron (James Woods James Woods) is Steve's best friend. On his recommendation, Steve came to work for the Oakland Tribune, but Steve still doesn't change his fooling nature, so he has always been dispensable in the newspaper. Originally reported on the execution of the murderer Frank (Isaiah Washington Isaiah Washington) remember that suddenly encountered an accident can not work, Steve as a substitute to take over his interview report, however, Steve soon found that there are many doubts behind the Frank case, 12 hours later, Frank will be on the execution ground, in this short half a day, Steve can return him innocent?