Death of a Salesman (1985)

  • PG
  • 08/16/1985 (US)
  • Drama, TV Movie
  • 2h 10m

Its passion cannot be overstated. Its power must not be overlooked.

Overview

Willy Loman is an over-the-hill salesman who faces a personal turning point when he loses his job and attempts to make peace with his family: Willy's long-suffering wife Linda, and Biff and Happy, his troubled sons and his life.

Volker Schlöndorff

Director

Cast

Dustin Hoffman's headshot

Dustin Hoffman

Willy Loman
Kate Reid's headshot

Kate Reid

Linda Loman
John Malkovich's headshot

John Malkovich

Biff Loman
Stephen Lang's headshot

Stephen Lang

Harold 'Happy' Loman
Charles Durning's headshot

Charles Durning

Charley
Louis Zorich's headshot

Louis Zorich

Ben Loman
David Chandler's headshot

David Chandler

Bernard
Jon Polito's headshot

Jon Polito

Howard

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