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Still from Death of a Salesman — Death of a Salesman (1985) — Volker SchlöndorffPhotographed by Michael Ballhaus

Poster for Death of a Salesman

Volker Schlöndorff

Death of a Salesman

English / 1985 / 2h 16m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.53/5·13.3K ratings·2.8K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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

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Directed by Volker Schlöndorff
Position 8

Credits

Crew

DirectorVolker Schlöndorff

CinematographerMichael Ballhaus

ComposerAlex North

Editor

ProducerRobert F. Colesberry

Cast

Dustin Hoffmanas Willy Loman

Kate Reidas Linda Loman

John Malkovichas Biff Loman

Stephen Langas Harold 'Happy' Loman

Charles Durningas 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

Double Feature

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Poster for The Tin Drum

The Tin Drum1979

Both directed by Volker Schlöndorff

Or

The Lost Honor of Katharina Blum1975Both directed by Volker Schlöndorff
Young Törless1966Both directed by Volker Schlöndorff

Death of a Salesman (1985) | Criteria