Synopsis
Former prostitute Molly has managed to leave her street life with help from Lt. Andrews. She studies law and leads a normal life. When Andrews is killed by a brutal gang, she returns to the streets as Angel to find his killers.
Scores
Overall Score
24.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
13.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
32.0%
Review Aggregate
33.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 40% of 5 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, suspenseful, action-packed. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnysuspensefulaction-packedcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Russell | 1985 | $47,000 | $136,000 | (est) |
| Rory Calhoun | 1985 | $29,000 | $84,000 | (est) |
| Susan Tyrrell | 1985 | $22,000 | $63,000 | (est) |
| Ossie Davis | 1985 | $18,000 | $52,000 | (est) |
| Steven M. Porter | 1985 | $15,000 | $44,000 | (est) |
| Robert F. Lyons | 1985 | $13,000 | $39,000 | (est) |
| Frank Doubleday | 1985 | $12,000 | $35,000 | (est) |
| Barry Pearl | 1985 | $11,000 | $32,000 | (est) |
| Ross Hagen | 1985 | $10,000 | $29,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score33.0
RT critic review count6
Rotten Tomatoes audience score24.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating4.9
IMDb votes2,199
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1985 | $5,622,787 | $16,392,828 |
| International | 1985 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1985 | $5,622,787 | $16,392,828 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1985 | $2,811,394 | $8,196,414 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1985 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1985 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1985 | $5,135,000 | $14,970,720 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1985 | $2,258,000 | $6,583,035 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1985 | $1,349,469 | $3,934,279 |
| Total Revenues | 1985 | $11,553,862 | $33,684,448 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1985 | $1,100,000 | $3,206,970 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1985 | $990,000 (est) | $2,886,273 (est) |
| Participations | 1985 | $462,000 | $1,346,928 |
| Residuals ? | 1985 | $603,000 | $1,758,003 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1985 | $220,000 | $641,394 |
| Total Expenses | 1985 | $3,375,000 | $9,839,568 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1985 | $8,178,862 | $23,844,880 |
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