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Angel and the Badman

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6.4/10 • 115

1947-02-151h 40m

WesternRomanceAdventureAction

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

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.

Directors
James Edward Grant
Editors
Harry Keller

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  1. John Wayne

    John Wayne

    Quirt Evans

  2. Gail Russell

    Gail Russell

    Penelope 'Penny' Worth

  3. Harry Carey

    Harry Carey

    Marshal Wistful McClintock

  4. Bruce Cabot

    Bruce Cabot

    Laredo Stevens

  5. Irene Rich

    Irene Rich

    Mrs. Worth

  6. Lee Dixon

    Lee Dixon

    Randy McCall

  7. Stephen Grant

    Stephen Grant

    Johnny Worth

  8. Tom Powers

    Tom Powers

    Dr. Mangram

  9. Paul Hurst

    Paul Hurst

    Frederick Carson

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John Chard

Feb 9, 2017

8/10

What about the Bible? You can't throw it away, that would be bad luck. Angel and the Badman is written and directed by James Edward Grant. It stars John Wayne, Gail Russell, Harry Carey, Bruce Cabot, Irene Rich, Lee Dixon and Stephen Grant. Music is by Richard Hageman and cinematography by Archie J. Stout. Quirt Evans (Wayne), a notorious gunman is hurt and on the run. Taken in by The Worth's, a Quaker family, Quirt forms a "special" bond with daughter Penelope (Russell). With the law and other badmen on his tail, will Quirt change his ways before it's too late? John Wayne's first film as a producer and star is also his most romantic. That's not to say it lacks action or Wayne's fine tuning of his macho image is halted, because that's not the case, but this carries a dreamy like old fashioned value that has helped the film endear over the years. It's a touch too slow at times for its own good and runs for ten minutes longer than was needed, things that no doubt stunted its financial growth at the 1947 box office, but there is much to enjoy here. Technical values are high, from Stout's photography that beautifully realises locations in Sedona, Arizona (Monument Valley standing out, naturally!), to cast performances from Carey, Wayne and the gorgeous Miss Russell (chemistry unbound between the three actors), film never lacks for quality. Memorable scenes are plenty, such as The Duke sitting in a chair facing down three henchmen led by Cabot's Laredo Stevens; his gun empty, a free-for-all punch up in a saloon, and some very tender moments between Wayne and Russell. While narratively there's the deft pitching of Quaker values into a wild west setting. A lovely film which also manages to pump the adrenaline as well. 7.5/10 DVD version viewed was Region 2 taken out of the John Wayne Out West 6 film Box Set. A good quality black and white print.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
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