John CassavetesDevil's Angels

For so many years now we have waited for a decent digital release of this classic. The staggering contrast to the old film-rolls and the VHS is just very pleasant. Almost worth waiting for all these years. Remember though that this scenery was meant to reflect the newly created Californian cult back then - not the other way around. The choppers displayed here are esthetic jewels. The soundtrack implemented represents the benchmark of the genre.

I have no idea how many stars to give this. I hovered between three and four. If you're looking for a little known "typical" yet above average example of this genre, then this one will fit your needs. However it's not that great a movie and I would not recommend it unless you are curious about biker films or already enjoy them. (I collect them.) The story has a plot. The characters are somewhat sleazy but not too sleazy. The story has a resolution. There's a biker gang that rides around on motorcycles and looks for trouble as the protagonists, but they're not a full on bunch of raging sociopaths. Acting is not terribly great but not as bad as some. Lots of bongo dancing. No dune buggies or chimps. The sheriff is portrayed sympathetically along with most of the towns people.

Probably the best cycle gang movie that I have ever watched! There was actually somewhat of a plot to it and a message too.Vignettes were hilarious and the dialogue just made me laugh so hard. I've already loaned it out to a couple of co-workers andthey thought it was wild too! Very glad that I purchased it! Recommend it to all who like cycle flicks!-PETE A

No nudity in the film

"Devil's Angels" (1967) was produced by Roger Corman to follow up his huge hit"The Wild Angels" (1966), and in many ways it's a much superior film. Start byreplacing the frankly wimpy Peter Fonda with N.Y.C. tough-guy, the Greek Bogart,the short but scrappy John Cassavetes as motorcycle gang president Cody, and evenallow him to direct some scenes without credit. Then increase the number of bikeroutlaws from about twenty to over two hundred (so they say). Feature good writing,acting, direction, top Panavision lensing, some wacky humor, and maybe even a fuzzymessage about how official mishandling of a touchy situation can blow up into adestructive riot, and you have yourself a real Drive-In Trash Classic.Reckless biker Gage (Dub Taylor's boy Buck) accidentally runs over a "citizen" ona curvy California street. President Cody calls a meeting of the "Skulls" (sonamed because they are boneheads). His best buddy Joel-the-Mole (who sleeps in thecockpit of a junked W.W. II bomber plane), the resident storyteller, spins the yarnof Butch Cassidy and his gang hiding out from the law in a strategic canyon called"Hole In the Wall." By the Devil, says Cody, we're going to hightail it out toHole in the Wall, and spend our lives there without "gettin' hassled by The Man!"Along the way, the fun-loving boys (and some pretty mamas) riotously loot a foodshop on the highway. "We'll pay for it on the way back," Cody tells the outragedowner. A vacationing couple accidentally knock over a cycle, and the Skulls chasethem and put paid to their camper. Then the horde roars into "Brookville," which ishaving its annual carnival and beauty contest, featuring the scrumptious MimsyFarmer. The Skulls act obnoxiously but not lawlessly. Nevertheless, the townbig-shots pressure big, tough sheriff Leo Gordon into banishing the gang out oftown to a riverside beach.There follows the smoking of "the best blend of domestic and Mexican weed" at thecampsite, the claim of the rape of a naive local girl, and the ominous arrival onthe scene of 200 more cycle outlaws, the "Stompers," who are hungry for some"Razzle Dazzle," Californian biker-speak for "the old Ultra-Violence." Even Codycannot control the degeneration into chaos which follows, resembling a Viking orHun invasion of medieval times. One ponders how really fragile is our civilization.Quite enjoyable is the outlandish attire of the Skulls and the Stompers, with lotsof animal skins, skunk hats, and Germanic helmets. One big lummox named Robot,who seemingly stepped out of "Of Mice and Men," utters childlike observations, andswings the big hammer with both hands for the "Ding" prize. Cassavetes' actor palMaurice McEndree is amusing as the garrulous, hairy Joel-the-Mole. Lovely BeverlyAdams from the Matt Helm movies, a very sexy Vietnamese dancing girl named NaiBonet, and the luminous Mimsy Farmer (who would later star in Italian "giallo"thrillers), are all delectable eye-candy. There's pounding fuzz-guitar rock fromDavie Allan and the Arrows, and a Buddy Holly soundalike sobbing with compassion"But when will they learn/angels can get burned/when they're Devil's A-A-Angels!" overthe end credits. If you want to see barbarous bikers besiege Brookville whileVietnam was a-burning overseas, "Devil's Angels" is one helluva flick.

Great transfer copy of this rare biker flick. Ratio perfect and color and sound crisp. Probably the best of all the biker flicks of the era. John Cassavettes as the leader of the Skulls MC is realistic for the times and you can see how he would use this pose in "The Dirty Dozen" as Franco. All around entertaining and HIGHLY recommended for collectors of the genre. Thank You

If you love old biker flicks from the mid to late 60's this flim is for you. It is my favorite biker flim of all time. this also had a soundtrack to it. This is a True outlaw movie complimented with a lot of fuzzed out guitar tone's.

Bought the movie because my mom was in it. Only issue I ha is that the case was cracked. Usually I would care but due to the fact this movie is more of a momento to me. I wish it wouldn't have been cracked. Now I can't display it. ):

Hatt mir sehr gut gefallen!

This was a DVD-R copy of a cult classic film that has been unavailable for some years. The product arrived on schedule, in perfect condition and exactly as advertised. I hope more unavailable features will renewed in this way. This was a win/win transaction all the way!