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Death of a Salesman

English • 1985 • 2h 16m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Volker Schlöndorff

Synopsis

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

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Position 20
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Directed by Volker Schlöndorff
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Credits

Crew

DirectorVolker Schlöndorff

CinematographerMichael Ballhaus

ComposerAlex North

EditorMark Burns, David Ray

ProducerRobert F. Colesberry

Cast

Dustin Hoffmanas Willy Loman

Kate Reidas Linda Loman

John Malkovichas Biff Loman

Stephen Langas Harold 'Happy' Loman

Death of a Salesman (1985) | Criteria

Charles Durning

as Charley

Louis Zorichas Ben Loman

David Chandleras Bernard

Jon Politoas Howard

Kathryn Rossetteras Woman from Boston

Tom Signorellias Stanley

Linda Kozlowskias Miss Forsythe

Karen Needleas Letta