Devil’s Angels

Devil’s Angels

Year: 1967

Runtime: 84 mins

Language: English

Director: Daniel Haller

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A ruthless outlaw biker gang negotiates a deal with the sheriff of a quiet beach town, agreeing to stay in exchange for the town’s safety. When a local girl wanders into their hideout, the fragile peace shatters and a violent war erupts.

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Timeline & Setting – Devil’s Angels (1967)

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Time period

1960s

The events unfold against the backdrop of mid-1960s American biker culture: road trips, loud motorcycles, and a clash between countercultural gangs and traditional town life. The setting combines rural Americana with rebellious youth energy and uneasy law enforcement. It emphasizes a period where utopian fantasies quickly collide with brutal reality.

Location

Brookville, Hole-in-the-Wall, Beach

Brookville is a quaint small town that hosts an annual picnic, serving as a peaceful veneer over simmering tensions. Hole-in-the-Wall is depicted as a mysterious, police-free refuge the Skulls fantasize about. The beach becomes a stage for confrontations between the gang, the town, and the authorities, catalyzing a descent into chaos.

🏝️ Beach town 🗺️ Hole-in-the-Wall hideout 🏛️ Small-town politics

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 16:01

Main Characters – Devil’s Angels (1967)

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Cody (John Cassavetes)

Charismatic leader of the Skulls who dreams of Hole-in-the-Wall as a utopian refuge. He wrestles with loyalty to his gang and a growing awareness of the harm they cause, ultimately choosing to walk away when confronted with the brutality around him.

🔥 Charismatic leader 🧭 Escape-seeker 🗡️ Violent worldviews

Grog

Rough, loyal enforcer of the Skulls who embodies their aggressive mentality. He uses intimidation to push the gang's agenda and fuels confrontations, yet his fate mirrors the group's unraveling as the town erupts.

👊 Brute enforcer 🧭 Loyal 🧨 Violent

Sheriff Henderson

The town’s sheriff who initially adopts a conciliatory stance toward the Skulls but is forced to take harsher action when the mayor's manipulation escalates tensions. He later contends with the consequences of that deception.

👮‍♂️ Lawman with nuance 🎭 Political pressure 🕊️ Balancing order and mercy

Funky

A close member of the Skulls whose actions and fate are intertwined with the gang's plan to break him out of jail, illustrating the depth of loyalty and the cost of their outlaw lifestyle.

🔥 Loyal sidekick 🧭 Reckless 🧨 Outlaw mindset

Mayor

A politically ambitious town leader who manipulates the situation to tighten control, using false rape allegations to rally support and justify harsh action against the Skulls.

🎭 Power broker 🗳️ Power-hungry ⚖️ Law-and-order politics

Marianne

The local girl drawn to the Skulls who becomes entangled in the gang's violence. Her presence highlights the seductive pull of rebellion and the collateral damage it creates for ordinary townspeople.

💃 Local girl drawn to the gang 💔 Victim of violence 🫂 Torn loyalties

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Major Themes – Devil’s Angels (1967)

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⚖️ Freedom vs Control

The Skulls seek a utopian escape from society in Hole-in-the-Wall, but the town and its officials clamp down as violence escalates. Cody's pursuit of personal freedom clashes with the gang's brutality and the community's desire to control it. The tension exposes how authority and rebellion blur when fear takes hold.

🌀 Mob Mentality

Panic and collective action propel Brookville toward chaos, with the mayor manipulating events and the sheriff's decisions shifting as pressure mounts. A mock trial and punitive violence illustrate how crowds can sanction brutal justice. The arrival of another gang amplifies mayhem, underscoring how quickly order can unravel.

🌪️ Disillusionment

Cody discovers Hole-in-the-Wall is a lie and that the promised utopia is unattainable. He renounces the Skulls and tries to leave, but the gang's mask of camaraderie remains intact for others. The town's violence continues as the cycle of revenge and control finalizes the tragedy.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 16:01

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