The successful and well-off architect Paul Kersey lives with his family in New York. Kersey's wife is killed by teenage criminals during an attack on their apartment. His daughter survives the brutal crime, but has suffered severe, incurable trauma and is admitted to a mental hospital completely apathetic. Given the police's helplessness in solving the case, the die-hard pacifist's desire for revenge grows. One day, when he himself falls victim to a robbery, he uses his weapon in self-defense - a key experience for him: As a self-proclaimed avenger, Kersey acts with all severity against New York's criminals from that moment on and kills everyone who comes before him Weapon comes. Within a short time, the crime rate actually drops and the unknown 'vigilante' is celebrated as a hero by the media and citizens. But one day the police find out about Kersey...
