During the 1930s, in Marseilles, France, two small time crooks work for local crime bosses until they decide to go into business for themselves.During the 1930s, in Marseilles, France, two small time crooks work for local crime bosses until they decide to go into business for themselves.During the 1930s, in Marseilles, France, two small time crooks work for local crime bosses until they decide to go into business for themselves.