This Day and Age

Overview

Gangsterism and retribution collide in this gripping narrative. Following the brutal murder of a Jewish tailor by a ruthless mobster, the perpetrator escapes justice, igniting fury among a group of high school students. Transformed into vigilante avengers, they embark on a mission to deliver their own form of punishment to the criminals. One unforgettable pre-Code scene features the students subjecting a gangster to a harrowing ordeal, dangling him precariously over a pit swarming with rats. This bold film explores themes of justice and morality in a corrupt world.