Angel and the Badman

1947 100 min ★ 6.4 Western, Romance, Adventure, Action

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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Cast

John Wayne

Quirt Evans

Gail Russell

Penelope 'Penny' Worth

Harry Carey

Marshal Wistful McClintock

Bruce Cabot

Laredo Stevens

Irene Rich

Mrs. Worth

Lee Dixon

Randy McCall

Stephen Grant

Johnny Worth

Tom Powers

Dr. Mangram

Paul Hurst

Frederick Carson

Olin Howland

Bradley

Details

Director

James Edward Grant

Screenplay

James Edward Grant

Tagline

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

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Production

John Wayne Productions, Republic Pictures

Reviews

J

John Chard

February 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'...

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Wuchak

February 12, 2018

★ 6/10

***B&W John Wayne Western with romance (Gail Russell), action and interesting theme*** RELEASED IN 1947 and written & directed by James Edward Grant, “Angel and the Badman” is a Western starring John Wayne as a gunslinger in Arizona who finds temporary sanctuary with some pacifistic Quakers. And maybe love too with the beautiful daughter (Gail Russell). Bruce Cabot plays the gunman’s nemesis wh...

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CinemaSerf

July 7, 2022

★ 6/10

Now this is certainly one of the more characterful roles played by John Wayne. His portrayal of all-round bad egg "Quirt Evans" is mean and moody - if a little wooden at first. He is wounded and finds himself being cared for in the Quaker household of Gail Russell. Before long, those on his trail - including regular nemesis Bruce Cabot - show up and things take a turn for the more dangerous. He mu...