A maverick scientist assembles a renegade team of experts to attempt the seemingly impossible salvaging a gold-laden shipwreck from the deep ocean.

Tommys discovery makes him an American hero. But his fortunes change as lawyers lay claim to the newfound gold, leaving his investors empty-handed.

Tommy Thompson fails to appear in court. US Marshals are determined to get hold of him to locate the missing gold and launch a manhunt. Tommy's health begins to deteriorate while on the run.