Angel Baby (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1961, Angel Baby is a drama film directed by Paul Wendkos, running about 97 minutes. “THE SINNER who became a DEVIL SMASHER!!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman who believes she has been chosen by God to heal people is taken in by a greedy promoter and his shrewish wife to make the rounds of the rural South - she to save souls and heal the sick, he to make as much money as he possibly can.
Who’s in it. Angel Baby stars George Hamilton as Paul Strand, Mercedes McCambridge as Sarah Strand, Joan Blondell as Mollie Hays and Henry Jones as Ben Hays, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Angel Baby has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Angel Baby page.
If you liked it. Fans of Angel Baby tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Angel Baby (1961)?
- In US, Angel Baby is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Angel Baby worth watching?
- Angel Baby holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Angel Baby?
- Angel Baby stars George Hamilton, Mercedes McCambridge, Joan Blondell, Henry Jones and Burt Reynolds.
- When was Angel Baby released?
- Angel Baby was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.