In a seedy section of Brooklyn, NY, juvenile delinquent teenagers dump a young woman on the doorsteps of 68-year-old Paul Muni (as Samuel "Sam" Abelman), a doctor they know will care for the woman with no concern for her race or socio-economic status. After the incident, Mr. Muni's copy-boy nephew Joby Baker (as Myron Malkin) writes an article about his uncle's good deed for the "New York Mirror". The story makes page one and catches the eye of "Americans USA" TV producer David Wayne (as Woodrow "Woody" Thrasher). He wants to star the "Good Samaritan of the Slum" on his show, but Muni declines. Concerned about his uncle's financial security and tempted by an offer to work in television, Mr. Baker agrees to help Mr. Wayne get Muni on TV...
This was the last feature film for Paul Muni, an acclaimed actor from the "golden age" of Hollywood. There were notable TV drama appearances both before and after "The Last Angry Man" – airing in 1958 and 1962. Interestingly, Muni played a character named "Sam" in these last three appearances. During this time, Muni had several health challenges. An instinctive and dedicated actor, he wisely chose few roles and excelled always. He succumbed in 1967. For this film, Muni placed second (after James Stewart in "Anatomy of a Murder") in the "New York Critics" annual "Best Actor" contest; he was likewise nominated for the "Academy Award". Muni had previously won both, as well as others. Among good support is a very green Billy Dee Williams (as Josh Quincy).
******** The Last Angry Man (10/22/59) Daniel Mann ~ Paul Muni, David Wayne, Joby Baker, Luther Adler
This was the last feature film for Paul Muni, an acclaimed actor from the "golden age" of Hollywood. There were notable TV drama appearances both before and after "The Last Angry Man" – airing in 1958 and 1962. Interestingly, Muni played a character named "Sam" in these last three appearances. During this time, Muni had several health challenges. An instinctive and dedicated actor, he wisely chose few roles and excelled always. He succumbed in 1967. For this film, Muni placed second (after James Stewart in "Anatomy of a Murder") in the "New York Critics" annual "Best Actor" contest; he was likewise nominated for the "Academy Award". Muni had previously won both, as well as others. Among good support is a very green Billy Dee Williams (as Josh Quincy).
******** The Last Angry Man (10/22/59) Daniel Mann ~ Paul Muni, David Wayne, Joby Baker, Luther Adler