Angel and the Badman
Seen it?1947 | 100 min | Western, Romance, Adventure, Action
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and action fans. If you loved Die Hard, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1947: an older pace and style.
A wounded outlaw finds unexpected mercy in the care of a rancher's daughter. The hope of love pulls him toward a different life until the law, and his violent past, close in on his new home. Now he must choose the kind of man he'll become.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide on a $1 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 75K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by James Edward Grant
- John WayneQuirt Evans
- Gail RussellPenelope 'Penny' Worth
- Harry CareyMarshal Wistful McClintock
- Bruce CabotLaredo Stevens
- Irene RichMrs. Worth
- Lee DixonRandy McCall
- Stephen GrantJohnny Worth
- Tom PowersDr. Mangram
- Paul HurstFrederick Carson
- Olin HowlandBradley