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The Angry Man (1979): cast, story & where to watch

1979 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 1979, The Angry Man is a drama and crime film directed by Claude Pinoteau, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. Romain Dupree arrives to Montreal from France only to be informed that his son is dead. However the deceased is not his son but an individual who was using his passport so Dupree begins a frantic search for his son who happens to be wanted by the local mob.

Who’s in it. The Angry Man stars Lino Ventura as Romain Dupre, Angie Dickinson as Karen, Laurent Malet as Julien Dupre and Holly McLaren as Nancy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Angry Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Angry Man page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Angry Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Angry Man (1979)?
In US, The Angry Man is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Angry Man worth watching?
The Angry Man holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Angry Man?
The Angry Man stars Lino Ventura, Angie Dickinson, Laurent Malet, Holly McLaren and Donald Pleasence.
When was The Angry Man released?
The Angry Man was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.