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Angel and the Badman

Angel and the Badman

Western · Romance · Adventure · 1947

Notorious shootist and womanizer Quirt Evans' horse collapses as he passes a Quaker family's home. Quirt has been wounded, and the kindly family takes him in to nurse him back to health against the advice of others. The handsome Evans quickly attracts the affections of their beautiful daughter, Penelope. He develops an affection for the family and their faith, but his troubled past follows him.

Movie details

Angel and the Badman

“He lived only for revenge...She lived only for his love!”

1947 Western · Romance · Adventure 1h 40m

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6.4 / 10

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Notorious shootist and womanizer Quirt Evans' horse collapses as he passes a Quaker family's home. Quirt has been wounded, and the kindly family takes him in to nurse him back to health against the advice of others. The handsome Evans quickly attracts the affections of their beautiful daughter, Penelope. He develops an affection for the family and their faith, but his troubled past follows him.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

James Edward Grant

Written by

James Edward Grant

John Wayne

John Wayne

Quirt Evans

Gail Russell

Gail Russell

Penelope 'Penny' Worth

Harry Carey

Harry Carey

Marshal Wistful McClintock

Bruce Cabot

Bruce Cabot

Laredo Stevens

Irene Rich

Irene Rich

Mrs. Worth

Lee Dixon

Lee Dixon

Randy McCall

S

Stephen Grant

Johnny Worth

Court is in session

Put Angel and the Badman on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.