The Last Angry Man

Released Oct 22, 1959

1h 40m

Drama

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Dr. Sam Abelman (Paul Muni) is a Jewish doctor contentedly spending his autumn years serving his own Brooklyn neighborhood. But when his nephew, would-be journalist Myron (Joby Baker), writes an article about him, it draws the attention of a producer, Woodrow Thrasher (David Wayne), who believes 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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Clyde Gilmour

Maclean's Magazine

My choice as the top performance by an actor is Paul Muni's richly detailed characterization of the tough-minded old Brooklyn physician...

Oct 7, 2019

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Dennis Schwartz

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Sentimental drama about an elderly Jewish selfless doctor in the Brooklyn slums, who cares about his patients even if they have no money or are jerks.

Rated: B-

Oct 1, 2012

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Vet actor Paul Muni (Life of Emile Zola) received his last Best Actor nomination for playing an idealistic doctor in the slums of Brooklyn.

Rated: B

Apr 25, 2012

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steve d

The script is just ok but the actors are great.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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s r

Sentimental and interesting, but a let down of an ending.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

While it is interesting to see the elderly Muni out and about in a late 50s film, it is of note only because it was his last film. This tale of an idealistic doctor is only passable.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Audience Member

this is also the last film of the great actor paul muni

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

good stuff early billy dee!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Audience Member

Pretty good film starring Paul Muni (in his final film) as a doctor who treats poor people in the poor neighborhood he lives in. His story catches the eye of a TV producer who wants to turn his life into a television show. Though the story isn't that great, Muni gives a very fine performance and the supporting cast do a nice job as well. Worth watching if you get the chance.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Daniel Mann

Director

Paul Muni

Dr. Sam Abelman

David Wayne

Woodrow Wilson Thrasher

Betsy Palmer

Anna Thrasher

Luther Adler

Dr. Max Vogel

Joby Baker

Myron Malkin

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Synopsis

Dr. Sam Abelman (Paul Muni) is a Jewish doctor contentedly spending his autumn years serving his own Brooklyn neighborhood. But when his nephew, would-be journalist Myron (Joby Baker), writes an article about him, it draws the attention of a producer, Woodrow Thrasher (David Wayne), who believes 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.

Director: Daniel Mann
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 22, 1959, Original
Runtime: 1h 40m

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