In 1950s Hollywood, Craig Barstow, the burned-out lead actor of failing sci-fi TV show, The World of Tomorrow, ends up believing he actually is the show’s valiant main character, Captain Cal Armstrong, after a failed mob hit leaves him delusional. Now, with the mob on his tail and his tyrannical studio boss at his throat, he must find a way to save his show and his sanity, all before the final 5pm broadcast.
After hijacking a city bus, Craig awakens to realize he is late for his crucial meeting with the studio boss to save his TV show (and career). During the tense meeting at the infamous Brown Derby restaurant, Captain Cal emerges and destroys, not only the negotiations, but the entire restaurant.