Movie Settings Database

Angels with Dirty Faces

Where:

New York

When:

The 1920s The 1930s

The saga of America’s dirty faced kids... and the breaks that life won’t give them! — In New York, the boys Rocky Sullivan and Jerry Connelly are best friends and small time thieves. After a robbery, Rocky is arrested and sent to a reformatory school, where he begins his criminal career. Jerry escapes and later becomes a priest. After three years in prison, Rocky is released and demands the return of $100,000 deposited with his solicitor - prior to his jail term.

Released in 1938 — 97 minutes

Genres:

Crime Drama Thriller

Language:

English