A 74-minute masterclass in rage against the dying of the light—literally.
Peter Schermann is angry at the world after his children move him into a nursing home. Still physically and mentally strong, he searches for a meaning to his life in a new and uncompromising world.
Acting
Melvyn Douglas's volcanic, Oscar-worthy fury in every frame.
Writing
Dylan Thomas title weaponized as middle finger to resignation.
Direction
Schaefer's stage roots squeeze maximum tension from nursing home corridors.
Director
George Schaefer
Melvyn Douglas
Peter Schermann
Shirley Booth
Heloise Michaud
Warren Stevens
George
Lawrence Dobkin
Dr. Gettlinger
Claudia McNeil
Josepha
Lois Smith
Evelyn
Gene Blakely
Phil
Martine Bartlett
Margaret
Art Smith
Arthur Selig
Amanda Randolph
Marian
Karl Swenson
Dr. Keller
Mary Jackson
Mrs. Stone
Val Avery
McDermott
Jacques Aubuchon
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