The Last Angry Man
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Synopsis
Dr. Sam Abelman is a Jewish doctor contentedly spending his autumn years serving his own Brooklyn neighborhood. But when his nephew, would-be journalist Myron, writes an article about him, it draws the attention of a producer, Woodrow Thrasher, who believes Dr. Abelman a good candidate for a TV show. The doctor, however, is suspicious of the whole enterprise, thinking both Myron and Thrasher are simply out to make a fast buck.
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Paul Muni
Sam Abelman
David Wayne
Woodrow Thrasher
Betsy Palmer
Anna Thrasher
Luther Adler
Max Vogel
Claudia McNeil
Mrs. Quincy
Joby Baker
Myron Malkin
Joanna Moore
Alice Taggart
Nancy R. Pollock
Sarah Abelman
Billy Dee Williams
Josh Quincy
Robert F. Simon
Lyman Gattling
Dan Tobin
Ben Loomer
Ned Glass
Butcher (uncredited)
Paul Langton
Jack Vickery (uncredited)
Bill Quinn
Andrew Lord (uncredited)
George Selk
Peddler (uncredited)
Cicely Tyson
Girl Left on Porch (uncredited)
David Winters
Lee Roy (uncredited)
Charles Herbert
Woody Thrasher Jr. (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Green
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- The Last Angry Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Mann
Gerald Green, Richard Murphy
George Duning
James Wong Howe
Charles Nelson
Fred Kohlmar
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Mann
Director
Gerald Green
Screenplay
Charles Nelson
Editor
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
George Duning
Original Music Composer
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Fred Kohlmar
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Angry Man
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What is The Last Angry Man about?
Dr. Sam Abelman is a Jewish doctor contentedly spending his autumn years serving his own Brooklyn neighborhood. But when his nephew, would-be journalist Myron, writes an article about him, it draws the attention of a producer, Woodrow Thrasher, who believes Dr. Abelman a good candidate for a TV show. The doctor, however, is suspicious of the whole enterprise, thinking both Myron and Thrasher are simply out to make a fast buck.
Who directed The Last Angry Man?
The Last Angry Man was directed by Daniel Mann.
Who stars in The Last Angry Man?
The principal cast of The Last Angry Man includes Paul Muni, David Wayne, Betsy Palmer, Luther Adler, Claudia McNeil.
When was The Last Angry Man released and how long is it?
The Last Angry Man was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Angry Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Angry Man was composed by George Duning.
Is The Last Angry Man based on a book or true story?
The Last Angry Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gerald Green".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Angry Man?
The Last Angry Man holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).