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Death of a Salesman

PG2h 16m1985Volker Schlöndorff
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%
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"Its passion cannot be overstated. Its power must not be overlooked."

Willy Loman, an aging, failing salesman, struggles to accept reality and his failure to achieve the American Dream.

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Parent Child RelationshipProfessionFailureExtramarital AffairFamily Conflict

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Frequently asked questions

What is Death of a Salesman (1985) about?

Willy Loman, an aging, failing salesman, struggles to accept reality and his failure to achieve the American Dream.

Who stars in Death of a Salesman?

Death of a Salesman stars Dustin Hoffman (Willy Loman), Kate Reid (Linda Loman), John Malkovich (Biff Loman), Stephen Lang (Harold 'Happy' Loman), Charles Durning (Charley). The film was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.

How long is Death of a Salesman?

Death of a Salesman has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated PG.

Is Death of a Salesman worth watching?

Death of a Salesman holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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