''Hard Cash'' follows master thief Thomas Taylor (Slater), when he is released on parole. When working as a Paramedic, Taylor is called to an emergency at a betting office, when two armed robbers make their stand. As one gets shot, Taylor helps the female thief in need as they escape with the money. With the money hidden in the stretcher, an FBI agent (Kilmer) following and the marked money, how will they escape with the cash?