Angel and the Badman (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1947, Angel and the Badman is an action, adventure, romance and western film directed by James Edward Grant, running about 100 minutes. “He lived only for revenge...She lived only for his love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Angel and the Badman stars John Wayne as Quirt Evans, Gail Russell as Penelope 'Penny' Worth, Harry Carey as Marshal Wistful McClintock and Bruce Cabot as Laredo Stevens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Angel and the Badman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Angel and the Badman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Angel and the Badman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Angel and the Badman (1947)?
- In US, Angel and the Badman is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Angel and the Badman worth watching?
- Angel and the Badman holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Angel and the Badman?
- Angel and the Badman stars John Wayne, Gail Russell, Harry Carey, Bruce Cabot and Irene Rich.
- When was Angel and the Badman released?
- Angel and the Badman was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.