Angel and the Badman

Directed by James Edward Grant
Not Rated
1947    1h 39mWestern, Romance
6.871%67%6.4
Quirt Evans, an all round bad guy, is nursed back to health and sought after by Penelope Worth, a Quaker girl. He eventually finds himself having to choose between his world and the world Penelope lives in.
  • John WayneQuirt Evans / Producer
  • Gail RussellPenelope 'Penny' Worth
  • Harry CareyMarshal Wistful McClintock
  • Bruce CabotLaredo Stevens
  • Irene RichMrs. Worth
  • Lee DixonRandy McCall
  • Stephen GrantJohnny Worth
  • Tom PowersDr. Mangram
  • Paul HurstFrederick Carson
  • Olin HowlandBradley
  • John HalloranThomas Worth
  • Joan BartonLila Neal
  • Craig WoodsWard Withers
  • Marshall ReedNelson
  • Rosemary BertrandChristine Taylor (uncredited)
  • Symona BonifaceDance Hall Madam (uncredited)
  • John BoseBarfly (uncredited)
  • Kenne DuncanGambler (uncredited)
  • Louis FaustHondo Jeffries (uncredited)
  • Paul FixMouse Marr (uncredited)
  • Mister ArnJune 3, 2025
    “Angel and the Badman” is a Western that leans into romance and the belief that even a hardened man can change if someone sees the good in him. It has the usual ingredients: gunfights, cattle rustling, and a determined sheriff. But beneath that, it’s a quieter film, more interested in redemption than revenge. It’s not flashy, but it has heart—a tender, soulful story that’s well worth watching if you like John Wayne, and want to see his softer edge.
  • Mark LarisApril 19, 2026
    Classic John Wayne, he plays a tough guy with a bad side until he falls in love with a Quaker girl. A very good western, typical of the day. Gail Russell was charming as thed Quaker girl who captures Wayne's heart and changes him for good.

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