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Angel and the Badman poster
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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 75.3 / 100
1947·Drama / Romance / Western·1h 40m

ANGEL AND THE BADMAN

“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.

Above the Line
James Edward Grant·DirectorJames Edward Grant·ScreenplayArchie Stout·Director of PhotographyRichard Hageman·Original Music ComposerHarry Keller·Editor
Cast
John Wayne·Quirt EvansGail Russell·Penelope 'Penny' WorthHarry Carey·Marshal Wistful McClintockBruce Cabot·Laredo StevensIrene Rich·Mrs. WorthLee Dixon·Randy McCallStephen Grant·Johnny WorthTom Powers·Dr. MangramPaul Hurst·Frederick CarsonOlin Howland·Bradley
Full Crew
(17 credits)
Directing· 2
James Edward Grant·DirectorYakima Canutt·Second Unit Director
Writing· 1
James Edward Grant·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Archie Stout·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Harry Keller·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Richard Hageman·Original Music ComposerCy Feuer·Music DirectorVictor B. Appel·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 5
Ernst Fegté·Art DirectionAdele Palmer·Costume DesignJohn McCarthy Jr.·Set DecorationCharles S. Thompson·Set DecorationBob Mark·Makeup Supervisor
Production· 1
John Wayne·Producer
Other Departments· 3
Peggy Gray·HairstylistTheodore Lydecker·Special EffectsHoward Lydecker·Special Effects
By the Numbers
75.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
IMDb
71%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#802020
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Mood
Dramatic, Romantic, Western
Composition
Split
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster depicts a western scene with three main figures. In the upper right, a man in a red shirt, blue pants, and a dark cowboy hat holds a revolver, lookin”

westernromancedrama
Key Elements
RevolverCowboy HatsWestern BuildingsHorse
Atmosphere
Golden
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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