Devil's Angels (1967)

An exiled band of Hell's Angels strike a bargain with the Sheriff of a local town, let them stay and the town is safe. But a local girl strays into their lair and sparks off a full scale Angel war.

Director:

Daniel Haller

Writer:

Charles B. Griffith (story)

Stars:

John Cassavetes, Beverly Adams, Mimsy Farmer

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Cassavetes	...	Cody
Beverly Adams	...	Lynn
Mimsy Farmer	...	Marianne
Maurice McEndree	...	Joel-the-Mole
Leo Gordon	...	Sheriff Henderson
Russ Bender	...	Royce
Marc Cavell	...	Billy-the-Kid
Buck Taylor	...	Gage
Marianne Kanter	...	Rena
Kipp Whitman	...	Roy
Mitzi Hoag	...	Karen
Nai Bonet	...	Tanya
Buck Kartalian	...	Funky
George Sims	...	Leroy
Salli Sachse	...	Louise

Storyline

The Skulls, a violent biker gang led by Cody have a run in with a small-town sheriff after a member accidentally kills a citizen on the highway. He agrees to let them stay and protect the town. Cody then deserts them after a second gang's rescue attempt leaves the town in shreds. With Beverly Adams as Lynn and Mimsy Farmer as Marianne. A follow-up to the popular "The Wild Angels", the previous year.

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Plot Keywords:

sheriff | biker gang | small town | biker | motorcycle | 

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Taglines:

Get out of their way!... if you can.

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for drug use

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

April 1967 (USA)

Also Known As:

Anjos do Inferno

Company Credits

Production Co:

American International Pictures (AIP)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Pathécolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Cody: [instructing Leroy to pay a gas station attendant after ransacking a store] Leroy, don't you know that this is the man behind the man behind the man?

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Connections

Referenced in Hell Ride (2008)

User Reviews

Get Out Of Their Way!

A quickly made follow-up to AIP'S ''The Wild Angels'', ''Devil's Angels''nevertheless provides solid entertainment, as well as some good acting from a game cast. John Cassavetes stars as the craggy head of a motorcycle gang who decides to lead his fun-loving bunch to a mythical place he calls ''Hole In The Wall''.This Nirvana is supposedly a hide-out he has heard of, where they won't be bothered by the outside world of ''Squares'' and can happily debauch to their heart's content. This group, however, is nowhere near as savage as ''The Wild Angels'', and their idea of fun is taking apart a little country store, stiffing the owner, and setting fire to the camper of a couple unlucky enough to accidentally knock over one of their ''Hogs''. But the story turns ugly when they stop in a small town and are accused of rape by the local yokels. Cassavetes brings a certain likability (and even a sense of honor) to his part, Leo Gordon is his usual proficient self as the local Sheriff, and, as a nice, but reckless girl who chooses to party with the gang, Mimsy Farmer (in the second of three films she made for AIP) is lovely and persuasive. The gang members are mostly convincing as well, though Beverly Adams, sporting a Vidal Sassoon haircut (courtesy of her future husband)and an enormous pair of false eyelashes, simply looks ridiculous as Cassavetes main squeeze. The widescreen photography is great, as is Mike Curb's music score, with many numbers performed by ''Angels'' alumni,Davie Allan And The Arrows. ''Devil's Angels'' has just been officially released on DVD by ''MGM'S Limited Edition'' label, and it's uncut, in widescreen, and looks fine. Previously available only as a full-screen VHS tape, double billed with a forgettable TV-movie, ''Return Of The Rebels'', this DVD is a welcome addition to any ''Biker Film''collection.