Avenging Angel (1985)

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Betsy Russell takes over as part-time prostitute Molly Stewart in this disappointing sequel to the surprisingly good Angel (1984). Old pals Rory Calhoun and Susan Tyrrell are along for the search for the killer of the cop who saved Molly's life in the first film, joined by street magician Johnny… More Betsy Russell takes over as part-time prostitute Molly Stewart in this disappointing sequel to the surprisingly good Angel (1984). Old pals Rory Calhoun and Susan Tyrrell are along for the search for the killer of the cop who saved Molly's life in the first film, joined by street magician Johnny Glitter (Barry Pearl). More brutal and hard-edged than the original, this installment is just another violent action movie, despite some slick camerawork and a fast pace. One peculiar touch is the frequent use of Bronski Beat's savage dance hit "Why?" which, although it has appropriately exciting music, it concerns gay-bashing and has no relation whatsoever to the storyline. ~ Robert Firsching, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 34 min.
Directed By: Robert Vincent O'Neill
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense

On DVD: Jan 1, 1998
Studio: Starmaker Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Michael A. Smith, Nolan's Pop Culture Review
Was Donna Wilkes not available? Where have you gone, Betsy Russell?
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Typical exploitation stuff. The B-level camp charm of the original is absent here.

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AJ V

I was disappointed that I got the sequel to Angel, but it was actually a fun action packed movie with quirky characters, and I enjoyed it. I don't know why the other reviews on here are so bad.

Cast

            Betsy Russell as Angel/Molly Stewart

            Rory Calhoun as Kit Carson

            Robert F. Lyons as Detective Andrews

            Susan Tyrrell as Solly Mosler

            Ossie Davis as Capt. Moradian

            Barry Pearl as Johnny Glitter

            Ross Hagen as Ray Mitchell

            Tim Rossovich as Teddy Butts

            Estee Chandler as Cindy

            Steven M. Porter as Yo-Yo Charlie

            Paul Lambert as Arthur Gerrard

            Frank Doubleday as Miles Gerrard

            Richard DeHaven as Terry

            Tracy Robert Austin as Pat

            Michael A. Andrews as Mike

            Karin Mani as Janie Soon Lee

            Billy Beck as Tall Man

            Edward Blackoff as Studs

            Laura Burkett as Blonde Hooker

            Leroy Daniels as Bootblack

            Howard Honig as Baylor

            Tony Lorea as Man in Bowler

            Kin Shriner
            
            Robert Tessier as Tattoo Artist

            Lynda  Wiesmeier as Debbie

            Joseph Michael Cala as Sanitarium Guard

            Hoke Howell as Seven Fingers Sid

            Jeanne Lucas as Shopping Cart Sally

            Charlene Jones as Hooker

            Deborah Sue Voorhees as Roxie

            Richard Acunto as Spectator

            Carl Bressler as Prof. Garfield

            Bill Cakmis as Security Guard

            Paul "Mousie" Garner as Joe Borenstein

            Jessica O'Neil as Little Buck

            Jan Peters as Businessman

            Liz Sheridan as Nurse

            Charlene Shires as Spectator

            Claudia Templeton as Claudia

            Dick Valentine as Cop
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