The Last Angry Man (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1959, The Last Angry Man is a drama film directed by Daniel Mann, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Last Angry Man stars Paul Muni as Sam Abelman, David Wayne as Woodrow Thrasher, Betsy Palmer as Anna Thrasher and Luther Adler as Max Vogel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Last Angry Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Angry Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last 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 Last Angry Man (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Angry Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Last Angry Man worth watching?
- The Last Angry Man holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Angry Man?
- The Last Angry Man stars Paul Muni, David Wayne, Betsy Palmer, Luther Adler and Claudia McNeil.
- When was The Last Angry Man released?
- The Last Angry Man was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.