Avenging Angelo

Following a startling family revelation, a woman learns that Angelo Allieghieri is not just a name from her past but the father she never knew, a towering mafia figure whose shadow stretches over the underworld. Grasping for answers and ready for payback, she pursues the man who ordered the hit that shattered her life. She enlists the help of Angelo's loyal bodyguard, a streetwise protector who has guarded the family for years. As they work together to outsmart rival factions and corrupt cops, a slow burning attraction develops between them, complicating loyalties and raising the stakes. The film keeps a brisk pace with sharp wit and tense exchanges as danger closes in, letting audiences catch their breath between set pieces.

Directed by Martyn Burke and released in 2002, the film features a screenplay by Steve Mackall and Will Aldis. It blends action, crime and comedy with Sylvester Stallone as the loyal bodyguard, joined by Madeleine Stowe and Anthony Quinn together.

Box office data is not provided in this dataset, so no reliable worldwide gross can be cited here at this time.

Reception was mixed, with audiences giving Avenging Angelo a mid range score of about 5.4 out of 10 based on 256 votes. Critics noted the unusual pairing of Stallone with Stowe and the blend of street crime with light hearted humor, while some found the romance distracting from the plot.

Cultural impact is minimal; Avenging Angelo has not spawned famous quotes or iconic scenes and remains a lesser known entry in the early 2000s crime comedy lineup. It is mostly remembered by fans of Stallone's action era and Madeleine Stowe's performance. Its reputation rests mainly on the cast chemistry worldwide.