True story of the rise and fall of Australia's first celebrity gangster, Squizzy Taylor. Squizzy's grand plan to take over Melbourne's underworld comes unstuck when a bank heist ends in a cuddle and his best gal "Dolly" gets attacked.

True story of the rise and fall of Australia's first celebrity gangster, Squizzy Taylor. Squizzy's grand plan to take over Melbourne's underworld comes unstuck when a bank heist ends in a cuddle and his best gal "Dolly" gets attacked.

Squizzy starts a deadly turf war and becomes the undisputed king of Melbourne's underworld. Dolly is heartbroken when Squizzy leaves her for a startstruck waitress.

Squizzy's gambling empire is threatened when rival Henry Stokes returns from exile. Tankbuster sends a deadly message to a nosey detective and Squizzy hosts the most lavish and debauched party the city has ever seen.

Following the passing of his baby girl, Squizzy begins to spin out of control. Squizzy rediscovers his mojo when he meets new love Ida Pender and they embark on a crime spree together.

Squizzy kidnaps his girlfriend from witness protection. While still on the run from the police, Squizzy and Ida star in a big budget silent movie.

The old gang get back together after Squizzy and Tankbuster escape Angus fromPentridge Jail. Angus's newfound
freedom is short lived though an armed robbery leads him straight to the hangman's noose. Squizzy enjoys the high life with his new lover Ida whilst Lorna gives birth to his second child.

After being released from prison a broken man, Squizzy vows to turn over a new leaf. Squizzy's attempt to go straight is short lived when he goes into the cocaine business with his former enemy Long Harry.