Comic sensation Dave Foley hands over a hilarious performance as Nelson Hibbert, a bungling executive furious over missing a "promised" promotion. Confronting his boss on the matter, he finds him murdered. Panicking, tripping and screaming his way out of the office, Nelson, covered in "evidence", is sure he'll be pinned with the deed - even though video proves who really dunit. The getaway scheme's a scream when Hibbert crosses paths with the ruthless killer and clumsy cops. A series of on-the-lam mishaps and outrageous misfortunes finally lead him to coy cutie Lynn, who convinces him he's the right guy to put the wacky disaster to rest...