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,…
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.
Top 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
John Halloran
Thomas Worth
Joan Barton
Lila Neal
Craig Woods
Ward Withers
Marshall Reed
Nelson
Rosemary Bertrand
Christine Taylor (uncredited)
Symona Boniface
Dance Hall Madam (uncredited)
Reviews
***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 while Harry Carey…
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 must now juggle the…
FAQ about Angel and the Badman
What is Angel and the Badman 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…
When was Angel and the Badman released?
Angel and the Badman was released in 1947.
What genres does Angel and the Badman belong to?
Angel and the Badman is categorised as Western, Romance, Adventure, Action.
Who stars in Angel and the Badman?
The cast of Angel and the Badman includes John Wayne, Gail Russell, Harry Carey, Bruce Cabot, Irene Rich.