A sex offender is stabbed in prison and while he's being treated by Doctor Gannon, his wife tries to get him to take an experimental drug which would reduce his sexual urges.
Dr. Tarkington, an esteemed surgeon, learns he has a terminal illness. He decides to spend his last days doing things he put off while pursuing his career.
Rebelling against the intolerable conditions in a nursing home, the residents decide to take matters into their own hands and demand Dr. Gannon's help.