climbingivy Review of Angel City

Angel City (1980 TV Movie)

Excellent movie about poverty and criminal employers

[10/10 · 24 February 2012]

I saw this movie way back when it first aired on television in 1980.I was impressed with the story and of course with the actors.I purchased what I thought was a commercially produced VHS tape of the movie from Amazon a few months ago which turned out to be a bootleg version.I still enjoyed watching the movie again.I marvel at Ralph Waites's performance in this movie as the strong caring father of the family.Ralph Waite was wonderful as the strong caring father on the 1970s made for television series called the Waltons written by author Earl Hamner as a semi biographical take on his real family while he was growing up.The two roles were very similar.Jennifer Jason Leigh was excellent as the daughter.Don't forget Paul Winfield.What a talent Paul Winfield was.Check this movie out.I have this movie.