Death of a Salesman (1951)

  • NR
  • 12/20/1951 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 55m

One mistake... seen by his sons... unleashes... in the overwhelming power... the greatest drama of our day!

Overview

Willy Loman is an aging salesman who was recently fired from his job. Dealing with feelings of failure, Willy begins to relive events from the past that involve his older son, Biff, and his wife, Linda. Willy tries to learn from past mistakes and works to make amends with his family, but his biggest struggle is to make peace with himself over a failed dream of financial success.

László Benedek

Director

Stanley Roberts

Screenplay

Cast

Fredric March's headshot

Fredric March

Willy Loman
Mildred Dunnock's headshot

Mildred Dunnock

Linda Loman
Kevin McCarthy's headshot

Kevin McCarthy

Biff Loman
Cameron Mitchell's headshot

Cameron Mitchell

Happy Loman
Howard Smith's headshot

Howard Smith

Charley
Royal Beal's headshot

Royal Beal

Ben
Don Keefer's headshot

Don Keefer

Bernard
Jesse White's headshot

Jesse White

Stanley

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