
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
1967-10-17 · 74 min · ★ 10.0
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.
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- Directors
- George Schaefer
- Production companies
- CBS
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Melvyn DouglasPeter Schermann
Shirley BoothHeloise Michaud
Warren StevensGeorge
Lawrence DobkinDr. Gettlinger
Claudia McNeilJosepha
Lois SmithEvelyn
Gene BlakelyPhil
Martine BartlettMargaret
Art SmithArthur Selig
Amanda RandolphMarian
Karl SwensonDr. Keller
Mary JacksonMrs. Stone
Val AveryMcDermott
Jacques AubuchonSlocum
Don BeddoeRagle
Madge KennedyMrs. Flagler
Almira SessionsMary
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