Avenging Angel (1985) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Molly becomes Angel and vows vengeance

Molly Stewart, now off the streets and studying to become a lawyer, learns that Lt. Andrews has been murdered. Fueled by anger and a sense of justice, she returns to the streets as Angel to hunt his killer. She enlists trusted allies to help bring him to justice.

Where

City streets

Angel reunites with old friends to pursue Johnny Glitter

Angel reconnects with Yoyo Charlie, Solly Mosler and Kit Carson to track down the sole witness, Johnny Glitter. They plan to use Johnny to locate Andrews's killer. The team begins coordinating their search.

Where

City streets

Kit Carson is broken out of the sanitarium

The crew breaks Kit Carson out of the sanitarium where he has been kept. They mobilize him to join the pursuit and rejoin his old allies. Kit's return boosts their chances of getting to Johnny Glitter.

Where

Sanitarium

They locate Johnny Glitter at his home as killers close in

They find Johnny Glitter at his home just as the thugs who killed Andrews close in on him. The discovery of the witness raises the stakes and urgency of the mission. The group prepares to move quickly to protect Johnny.

Where

Johnny Glitter's home

Angel and Kit save Johnny in a shootout

Kit and Angel rescue Johnny in a street shootout, driving off the attackers. The skirmish demonstrates the danger closing in and solidifies their resolve to protect the witness. Johnny begins to understand the danger around him.

Where

Near Johnny's home

Angel uncovers Gerrard's plan to buy Hollywood Boulevard

Angel uncovers a city-wide scheme by Gerrard to buy up Hollywood Boulevard through intimidation and violence. The revelation expands the conflict beyond the murder and shows how power runs the street. The team now fights a broader criminal operation.

Where

Hollywood Boulevard

Gerrard's men corner the group in an alley

Gerrard's men trap Kit, Solly, Angel and Johnny in an alley, forcing a quick counterattack. The confrontation tests their unity and willingness to fight back. They must improvise to survive and keep Johnny safe.

Where

An alley near Hollywood Boulevard

Kit shoots the car, crashes it, and captures Gerrard's son

Kit fires at a car to create a distraction, causing it to crash and allowing them to seize Gerrard's son. The confrontation escalates as they gain leverage over the crime family. The pursuit shifts toward capturing the leading suspect's son.

Where

Alley

Gerrard's son dies after a lethal mistake

Gerrard's son escapes the initial capture and threatens the group with a gun, but a phone rings and Kit shoots him to death. The death removes a dangerous obstacle but leaves a grim toll on everyone. The group realizes the cost of bringing Gerrard's operation down.

Where

Alley

Gerrard kidnaps Little Buck and calls for a trade

The caller reveals he has kidnapped Solly's baby, Little Buck, and offers to trade Buck for his own son. The stakes rise as innocents become pawns in Gerrard's war. The team debates the risky exchange to save the child.

Where

Unknown location

The trade attempt collapses into confrontation

They attempt a trade, but Gerrard discovers the ruse and a confrontation erupts. The plan to swap Buck for the other son collapses into open violence. The crew steels themselves for a final showdown.

Where

Meeting place

Top-floor standoff and the baby's danger

A tense standoff on the top floor sees Gerrard threaten to throw the baby. Angel surrenders, but the infant inches toward the edge. Solly climbs up to confront Gerrard as Kit braces for action.

Where

Top floor

The baby falls; Kit catches him and they escape

During the chaos, the baby falls but Kit catches him in time. Angel and Solly descend with the child safely wrapped in Kit's jacket. They slip away just as the police arrive.

Where

Top floor to ground level

Escape with the baby as police arrive

The trio leaves the scene with the baby, fading into the night as law enforcement arrives to secure the area. The alliance holds, and the child is safe.