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Avenging Angel

  • 19851985
  • RR
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
1.6K
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Betsy Russell in Avenging Angel (1985)
Molly, former prostitute, has managed to leave her street life with help from Lt. Andrews. She studies law and leads a normal life. When Andrews is killed by a brutal gang, she returns to the streets as Angel to find his killers.
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Molly, former prostitute, has managed to leave her street life with help from Lt. Andrews. She studies law and leads a normal life. When Andrews is killed by a brutal gang, she returns to th... Read allMolly, former prostitute, has managed to leave her street life with help from Lt. Andrews. She studies law and leads a normal life. When Andrews is killed by a brutal gang, she returns to the streets as Angel to find his killers.Molly, former prostitute, has managed to leave her street life with help from Lt. Andrews. She studies law and leads a normal life. When Andrews is killed by a brutal gang, she returns to the streets as Angel to find his killers.
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
1.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Robert Vincent O'Neil
  • Writers
    • Robert Vincent O'Neil
    • Joseph Michael Cala
    • Sandra K. Bailey(story editor)
  • Stars
    • Betsy Russell
    • Rory Calhoun
    • Susan Tyrrell
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Vincent O'Neil
  • Writers
    • Robert Vincent O'Neil
    • Joseph Michael Cala
    • Sandra K. Bailey(story editor)
  • Stars
    • Betsy Russell
    • Rory Calhoun
    • Susan Tyrrell
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 15User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

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    Trailer 2:37
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    Photos15

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    Rory Calhoun, Frank Doubleday, Ross Hagen, and Karin Mani in Avenging Angel (1985)
    Rory Calhoun and Betsy Russell in Avenging Angel (1985)
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    Betsy Russell in Avenging Angel (1985)
    Betsy Russell in Avenging Angel (1985)
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    Top cast

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    Betsy Russell
    Betsy Russell
    • Molly "Angel" Stewartas Molly "Angel" Stewart
    Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun
    • Kit Carsonas Kit Carson
    Susan Tyrrell
    Susan Tyrrell
    • Solly Mosleras Solly Mosler
    Ossie Davis
    Ossie Davis
    • Captain Harry Moradianas Captain Harry Moradian
    Robert F. Lyons
    Robert F. Lyons
    • Lt. Hugh Andrewsas Lt. Hugh Andrews
    Steven M. Porter
    Steven M. Porter
    • Yo-Yo Charlieas Yo-Yo Charlie
    Paul Lambert
    Paul Lambert
    • Arthur Gerrardas Arthur Gerrard
    Barry Pearl
    Barry Pearl
    • Johnny Glitteras Johnny Glitter
    Estee Chandler
    Estee Chandler
    • Cindyas Cindy
    Tim Rossovich
    Tim Rossovich
    • Teddy Buttsas Teddy Butts
    • (as Timothy Rossovich)
    Frank Doubleday
    Frank Doubleday
    • Miles Gerrardas Miles Gerrard
    Howard Honig
    • Sergeant Hal Bayloras Sergeant Hal Baylor
    Ross Hagen
    Ross Hagen
    • Ray Mitchellas Ray Mitchell
    Tracy Robert Austin
    • Patas Pat
    Michael A. Andrews
    • Mikeas Mike
    • (as Michael Andrews)
    Paul 'Mousie' Garner
    Paul 'Mousie' Garner
    • Joe Borensteinas Joe Borenstein
    Hoke Howell
    Hoke Howell
    • 7 Finger Sidas 7 Finger Sid
    Liz Sheridan
    Liz Sheridan
    • Nurseas Nurse
    • Director
      • Robert Vincent O'Neil
    • Writers
      • Robert Vincent O'Neil
      • Joseph Michael Cala
      • Sandra K. Bailey(story editor)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Robert Vincent O'Neill's granddaughter, Jessica O'Neil, plays Little Buck.
    • Goofs
      18 minutes into the film when Angel is walking down Hollywood Boulevard in front of extras some are looking at the screen and the three girls in the booth actually point and wave to the camera.
    • Quotes

      Solly Mosler: Can you imagine me a mother? At my fuckin' age?

      Molly "Angel" Stewart: What are you going to do?

      Solly Mosler: [cooing] I'm gonna get rid of the little bastard, that's what I'm gonna do, because he's a pain in my ass.

      Yo-Yo Charlie: I know a guy at welfare. He can help ya.

      Solly Mosler: You touch that phone and I'll break your dick!

    • Connections
      Followed by Angel III: The Final Chapter (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Why?
      Performed by Bronski Beat

    User reviews15

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    It proved its point!
    The first movie is a start for Molly/Angel to clean up her act. Though she straightened herself out over the years, she was tempted. Not to do tricks, but to avenge him. During a incident, the police lieutenant was gunned down in the line of duty. When Molly heard about the news, she reverted back to Angel to avenge her mentor. She brought back her former acquaintances, with a newcomer named Johnny Glitter. Solly, found a new place, and everyone took a part of avenging the police lieutenant. This movie is good. It's too bad that the original star had a conflict with the producers. It proved its point throughout the film. It's a major keeper. 4 out of 5 stars
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 11, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Angel Page
      • Official Avenging Angel - Betsy Russell Facebook Page
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Angel kehrt zurück
    • Filming locations
      • Bradbury Building - 304 S. Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Avenging Venture
      • New World Pictures
      • Republic Entertainment International
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,622,787
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,755,264
      • Jan 13, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,622,787
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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