Angel Town
Angel Town

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Angel Town

1990
Movie
102 min
English

A graduate student and martial-arts expert rents a room in a house owned by a single mother who lives there with her son. A local street gang is trying to recruit the son, but the new tenant tries to help the boy's mother keep him out of the gang. When they learn of this, they target both the mother and her new tenant.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Eric KarsonGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman moves to the rough streets of Los Angeles to find her missing brother. She quickly discovers that he has fallen into a world of crime and violence, becoming entangled with a ruthless drug lord. To survive and uncover the truth, she must rely on her own street smarts and a tough ex-convict who becomes her unlikely protector.

Critical Reception

Angel Town was not a critically acclaimed film, often described as a low-budget action flick with a predictable plot. While it featured some martial arts action due to its lead actor, Olivier Gruner, it struggled to stand out among its peers in the genre. Audience reception was mixed, with some appreciating the action sequences while others found the storyline and performances lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features solid, if somewhat generic, martial arts action.

  • The plot is a standard crime-fighting narrative with few surprises.

  • Performances are serviceable but don't elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Angel Town are scarce and generally indicate a mixed reception, with some viewers appreciating the action and Gruner's martial arts skills, while others found the film to be dated and uninspired.

Fun Fact

Olivier Gruner, who plays the lead role of Jake, was a highly decorated world karate champion before transitioning into acting.

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