Avenging Angel (1985)

Betsy Russell: Molly "Angel" Stewart

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Quotes 

• Solly Mosler : Can you imagine me a mother? At my fuckin' age?

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : What are you going to do?

  Solly Mosler : [cooing]  I'm gonna get rid of the little bastard, that's what I'm gonna do, because he's a pain in my ass.

  Yo-Yo Charlie : I know a guy at welfare. He can help ya.

  Solly Mosler : You touch that phone and I'll break your dick!

• Yo-Yo Charlie : This is gonna be great! She won't even recognize you. She's gonna have a heart attack. It's been four years!

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : Solly?

  Solly Mosler : WHAT?

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : Is that any way to treat an old friend?

  Solly Mosler : I don't believe it. I'm gonna have a heart attack!

• Molly "Angel" Stewart : I know who we need. Kit Carson! He knows more about these streets than anybody.

  Solly Mosler : You haven't heard have ya?

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : Oh no...

  Solly Mosler : No, he's not dead. Worse!

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : Worse?

• Molly "Angel" Stewart : Well?

  Solly Mosler : What are ya, workin' the streets again?

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : Yeah, I am. I can find out a lot more on the streets as Angel than I can as Molly. Right Kit?

  Kit Carson : Makes sense to me.

• Studs : Hello baby. My name is Studs. Come on baby, don't be like that. Do you want to party? How would you like to make my day?

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : I'm on a lunch break!

  [he grabs her arm and she giggles] 

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : Kinda horny aren't ya?

  Studs : You can tell, huh?

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : Mmm-Hmmmm.

  [she takes out gun] 

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : One more word and I'll blow your balls into outer space!

• Molly "Angel" Stewart : Sargent, can I have a word with you please? Sargent Baylor, there's been a terrible mistake here.

  Sergeant Hal Baylor : The only mistake baby is that you got busted. Tell it to your attorney.

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : Sargent Baylor? Your department is in violation of Due Process. Article one, section seven of the California Constitution, not to mention the Civil Rights Act under California Civil Code section eleven eleven five, article four and under California penal code section fourty-six, you personally, and your Captain, are legally liable for false arrest.

  Captain Harry Moradian : She's right. We owe this lady an apology. Get her release papers ready.

  Sergeant Hal Baylor : Harry, we picked her up on a routine sweep.

  Captain Harry Moradian : I'm aware of our procedures Sargent.

  Sergeant Hal Baylor : Yes sir. Whatever you say sir.

• Molly "Angel" Stewart : You used me as bait!

  Captain Harry Moradian : I'm doing my job.

• Molly "Angel" Stewart : What's happened to the boulevard, Yo-Yo? I mean, things have changed, places are being boarded up, properties being sold. I saw Rita hustling in Georgia's. She never would have allowed that to happen before.

  Yo-Yo Charlie : Oh, well, that's because Georgia don't own it anymore. There's a lot of changes going on, and... some people call it... "progress".

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : [some guy wolf-whistles at a pretty girl]  Who's she?

  Yo-Yo Charlie : Oh, that's Cindy. She... she flew in from Omaha.

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : Is she new to the streets?

  Yo-Yo Charlie : Uh, she's been here about three weeks.

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : She can't be over thirteen. Some things never change, do they?

• Solly Mosler : What are you, working the streets again?

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : Yeah, I am. I can find out a lot more on the street as 'Angel' than I can as 'Molly'.

• Molly "Angel" Stewart : Teri doesn't know about my past. I haven't told anyone.

  Lt. Hugh Andrews : Well, why should you? Come on, 'Angel' is dead and gone, you have a whole new life in front of you now.

• Molly "Angel" Stewart : [to Lt. Andrews]  You know, when I was hustling the streets, I hated cops - even you! And now, because of you, I'm going to be a lawyer.

• Molly "Angel" Stewart : [at grave]  I know you hate speeches, Andrews, but I'm gonna get those bastards, so help me God.

• Molly "Angel" Stewart : [in police holding cell]  Not much fun, is it?

  Cindy : [panicked]  I've never been busted before.

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : Well, you'd better get used to it if you stay in this line of business. Ever thought about going home?

  Cindy : [tearfully]  Yes. My father would really love that. At least on the streets I get paid for it.

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : Got any other relatives? Someone who could look after you?

  Cindy : I've got an older sister in Tucson.

• Captain Harry Moradian : Would you mind telling me... what the hell you think you're doing?

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : What does it look like I'm doing?

  Captain Harry Moradian : You know damn well what I mean. Sketches of... suspects, alleged killers. Agitating people in the streets. Sticking your nose in... where it doesn't belong!

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : If you were doing your job, I wouldn't have to!

  Captain Harry Moradian : Don't you dare tell me my job! I'm conducting an investigation. I don't have to answer to you. You think Andrews would approve of what you're doing?

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : Am I free to leave?

  Captain Harry Moradian : He was my friend too.

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : [raising her voice]  Am I free to leave?

  Captain Harry Moradian : Yes! But...! Don't forget what I told you. Keep your nose out of police business. Is that clear?

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : [voice trembling with frustration]  Yes, sir.

  [on her way, walks towards door, turns back] 

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : You arrested a thirteen-year-old girl in your vice sweep. A minor. She doesn't belong in a tank full of street whores.

  Captain Harry Moradian : She doesn't belong in the streets either.

  [takes swig of coffee from his mug] 

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : [adamant]  Will you help her?

  Captain Harry Moradian : She'll only wind up back in the streets.

  Molly "Angel" Stewart : [before she leaves]  You will try.

  [no reaction from him]