Michel was a young Parisian. He was also a small time crook obsessed with the image of
a glamourous Hollywood Gangster
who's name was Humphry Bogart. A car heist gone bad resulted in Michel killing a cop. Before Michel can flee the country, he must return to Paris in order to get some money which is owed to him.
While in Paris, he re-acquaints himself with an old lover, Patricia. Michel finds himself drawn to Patricia, and wants her to go with him to Rome. Michel isn't as tough as he pretends to be. Patricia Betrays him, telling the police where he is. Instead of fleeing instantly, and escaping, he tries to convince Patricia to come with him. He is shot down in the street like a dog, while Patricia looks on