Avenging Angel

Avenging Angel (1985)

Genres - Action, Adventure, Thriller  |   Sub-Genres - Crime Thriller, Detective Film  |   Release Date - Jan 11, 1985 (USA - Unknown), Jan 11, 1985 (USA)  |   Run Time - 91 min.  |   Countries - United States  |   MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis by Robert Firsching

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.

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murder, pitching [sports], police, POW/MIA, prostitute/prostitution, revenge, student, undercover