Charlie’s Angels

Charlie’s Angels

Year: 1976

Runtime: 74 mins

Language: English

Money, mystery and murder draw the Angels into a high‑stakes case. They travel to a picturesque wine‑country estate to uncover the truth behind a man’s sudden disappearance before he is legally declared dead and his valuable property is auctioned off. Their glamorous private‑eye skills are put to the test as they sift through clues, family secrets and looming greed.

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Timeline – Charlie’s Angels (1976)

Trace every key event in Charlie’s Angels (1976) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Sabina Wilson Flirts with Jonny Smith

The film opens in Rio de Janeiro with Sabina Wilson engaging in a flirting encounter with her target, Jonny Smith. Smith makes sexist remarks during their interaction, which prompts Sabina to demonstrate her combat skills by subduing him with the curtains. Her skills impress the bystanders and set the tone for her character's abilities.

Rio de Janeiro
2

Meetings of the Angels

Sabina and fellow Angel Jane Kano confront Smith's goons and are joined by their superior, John Bosley, who praises their effectiveness. After gathering intel on Smith, Sabina and Jane leave with other Angels, marking the beginning of their collaborative efforts.

3

Elena Houghlin Presents Callisto

In Hamburg, Elena Houghlin showcases her new energy project, Callisto, to her boss Peter Fleming and her supervisor Brock. The device is designed to revolutionize the energy sector but contains a dangerous glitch that Elena is eager to expose. However, Fleming prefers to hide the risks.

Hamburg
4

Elena Meets Edgar and Launches Investigation

Elena discusses her concerns about Callisto with Edgar Bosley, and they become targets when an assassin, Hodak, attempts to attack her. A chase ensues, leading to Edgar's death when their van is struck, with Jane fighting Hodak before they escape. The event motivates Jane to seek revenge.

Cafe and river
5

Safe House and Revelation

Elena is taken to a safe house, where Jane reveals her desire for vengeance against Hodak for Edgar's death. The team discovers Hodak's intent to silence Elena to prevent her from exposing Callisto’s dangers, especially its potential as a weapon capable of causing brain aneurysms.

Safe house
6

Infiltration at Brok Industries

Sabina, Jane, and Elena infiltrate Brok Industries using disguises, aiming to find the Callisto prototypes. Although they locate the device, Elena's attempt to disable it results in a guard’s death, alerting Brock, who observes their actions and becomes suspicious.

Brok Industries lab
7

Travel to Berlin and Istanbul

The team moves to the Berlin outpost of the agency for safety and planning. They uncover that Fleming has taken the other Callisto prototypes, leading them to track him to Istanbul. They discover that Fleming is planning to sell Callisto at the Turkish Derby.

Berlin and Istanbul
8

Fleming’s Deal and Attack

Fleming attempts to sell Callisto to Jonny Smith at a rock quarry, but Hodak kills Fleming during a meeting after a tense demonstration. The team fights off Hodak’s assassins in a chaotic confrontation, but Smith and Hodak escape, while Boz is also lost.

Rock quarry
9

Betrayal and Explosion

Back at the safe house, suspicion falls on Boz, who appears to be a mole. During a raid, an explosion occurs forcing the team to scatter. Elena is rescued outside, where John shoots Boz, revealing her as a traitor, and takes Elena for safety.

Safe house
10

Confrontation at the Party

Elena, Sabina, and Jane infiltrate a party hosted by Brock in disguise and confront John. Elena refuses to reprogram Callisto for John’s malicious purposes, leading to a showdown where John is defeated, and Smith is revealed as Boz’s informant who helped bring down John.

Brock's party
11

Aftermath and Recruitment

Following the climax, Brock is arrested and Elena is officially recruited as an Angel. She is trained by legendary Angels and participates in an aerial jump alongside new recruits, demonstrating her integration into the team.

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