Avenging Angel (1985): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Avenging Angel is a 1985 action thriller directed by Robert Vincent O'Neil, starring Betsy Russell as Molly Stewart/Angel, Robert F. Lyons and Susan Tyrrell. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $5.6 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Robert Vincent O'Neil
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New World Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Avenging Angel About?
The premise of Avenging Angel without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Four years after escaping the streets, Molly Stewart is graduating from UCLA law school, eager to leave her past as a prostitute behind. When the detective who rescued her is murdered, she returns as Angel, driven by vengeance. She confronts a ruthless mob network, discovering the underworld is far more dangerous than she imagined.
Avenging Angel Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female protagonist
- teenage prostitute
- prostitution
- hollywood california
- law student
- revenge
- murder of a police officer
- street performer
- cowboy
- intimidation
- alley
- vigilante
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- violence
- shotgun
- shootout
- showdown
- woman in jeopardy
- investigation
- psychopath
- villain
- shot in the head
- kidnapping
- female nudity
- nudity
- baby
- sanitarium
- cemetery
- female frontal nudity
- shower
- b movie
- sequel
- death of son
- independent film
- transvestite
- grindhouse film
- shot to death
- car wash
- revolver
- parking garage
- sadist
- wheelchair
- shot in the stomach
- witness to a murder
- telephone
- grave
- athlete
- shot in the chest
- fight
- arrest
- prostitute
Avenging Angel Cast & Characters
Betsy Russell leads the cast as Molly Stewart/Angel, with Robert F. Lyons as Lt. Hugh Andrews and Susan Tyrrell as Solly Mosler. Directed by Robert Vincent O'Neil; 39 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Vincent O'Neil
- Betsy Russell as Molly Stewart/Angel
- Robert F. Lyons as Lt. Hugh Andrews
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Susan Tyrrell as Solly Mosler - Rory Calhoun as Kit Carson
Also Starring in Avenging Angel
· 35 more- Barry Pearl Johnny Glitter
- Paul Lambert Arthur Gerrard
- Frank Doubleday Miles Gerrard
- Jessica O'Neil Little Buck
- Ossie Davis Capt. Harry Moradian
- Ross Hagen Ray Mitchell
- Hoke Howell 7 Finger Sid
- Robert Tessier Tattoo Artist
- Billy Beck Tall Man
- Liz Sheridan Nurse
- Steven M. Porter Yo-Yo Charlie
- Tim Rossovich Teddy Butts
- Tony Lorea Man in Bowler
- Carl Bressler Professor Garfield
- Lynda Wiesmeier Debbie
- Claudia Templeton Claudia
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- Paul "Mousie" Garner Joe Borenstein
- Deborah Voorhees Roxie
- Edward Blackoff Studs
- Michael A. Andrews Mike
- Leroy Daniels Bootblack
- Charlene Jones Hooker
- Laura Burkett Blonde Hooker
- Karin Mani Janie Soon Lee
- Howard Honig Sergeant Hal Baylor
- Estee Chandler Cindy
- Jeanne Lucas Shopping Cart Sally
- Dick Valentine Cop
- Jan Peters Businessman
- Joseph Michael Cala Sanitarium Guard
- Tracy Robert Austin Pat
- Richard DeHaven Terry
- Bill Cakmis Security Guard
- Charlene Shires Spectator
- Richard Acunto Spectator
More from Robert Vincent O'Neil
More films directed by Robert Vincent O'Neil: Angel, Wonder Women, Blood Mania and The Psycho Lover.
Avenging Angel Plot Summary
What happens in Avenging Angel from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Betsy Russell’s Molly Stewart is off the streets and studying to become a lawyer. When she learns that Robert F. Lyons’s Lt. Hugh Andrews—the detective who helped her leave prostitution when he became her guardian—has been murdered, she returns to the streets and takes on the alter ego Angel to chase down his killer.
Full summary
The whole story of Avenging Angel, scene by scene
Avenging Angel Box Office
Avenging Angel grossed $5.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.6M
- US & Canada
- $5.6M
How Well Do You Know Avenging Angel?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actress portrays Molly Stewart, the protagonist who becomes Angel?
Cars in Avenging Angel
41 cars on screen, including the 1954 Chevrolet Advance-Design Panel and the 1976 Cadillac Eldorado.
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1954 Chevrolet Advance-Design Panel Main role -
1976 Cadillac Eldorado Important role -
1978 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Stretched Limousine Important role -
1977 Plymouth Fury Important role
Avenging Angel Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Angel 2 - Avenging Angel” and “Angel 2 - Anjo Vingador”.
- Also known as
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- Angel 2 - Avenging Angel
- Angel 2 - Anjo Vingador
- Angel tar hevn
- Angel 2 - Angel kehrt zurück
- Angel 2 : La vengeance de l'ange
- Angel Killer 2 - La vendetta
- Angel kehrt zurück
- Anděl se mstí
- Angel 2
- Anjo Vingador
- 天使2：复仇天使
- Ангелочек-мстительница
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- 엔젤 2
- Angels hævn
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Angel, Angel of Vengeance and Angel 4: Undercover.
Avenging Angel FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Avenging Angel, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Avenging Angel?
Avenging Angel runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Avenging Angel released?
Avenging Angel was released on January 11, 1985.
Who directed Avenging Angel?
Avenging Angel was directed by Robert Vincent O'Neil.
More films by Robert Vincent O'Neil Who is in the cast of Avenging Angel?
Avenging Angel stars Betsy Russell as Molly Stewart/Angel, Robert F. Lyons as Lt. Hugh Andrews and Susan Tyrrell as Solly Mosler, among 39 credited actors.
How much did Avenging Angel make at the box office?
Avenging Angel grossed $5.6 million worldwide.
Does Avenging Angel have a post-credit scene?
No. Avenging Angel has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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