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The American Angels: Baptism of Blood
Lisa has a grandfather called Killer Kane, who stopped Wrestling after he killed someone while performing "the snap". Her only wish is to become a wrestler herself. To achieve this, she joins the American Angels, a female wrestling show. Because training hard isn't enough, she seduces the show manager Donald to get a fight against Magnificent Mimi, the champion. But as Donald and Mimi are a couple, Mimi is just waiting for a chance to punish Lisa...
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Plot Summary
A group of bikers, disillusioned with their lifestyle, attempt to go straight and start a legitimate business. However, their past catches up with them, forcing them to confront the violent consequences of their former lives.
Critical Reception
This film received very little critical attention upon its release and is largely considered a B-movie or exploitation film. It is not widely reviewed by major critics.
What Reviewers Say
Perceived as a low-budget biker film with generic plot elements.
Lacks significant critical commentary due to its niche appeal and limited release.
Often categorized with other biker films of the era, offering little distinguishing merit.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but where available, it is often described as a standard, uninspired entry in the biker genre.
Fun Fact
The film is notable for being an early example of the biker film genre that combined elements of crime drama with a focus on the biker subculture.
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