Death of a Salesman(1985)
“Its passion cannot be overstated. Its power must not be overlooked.”
Overview
Willy Loman, an aging, failing salesman, struggles to accept reality and his failure to achieve the American Dream.
Director
Volker Schlöndorff
Studio
Punch Productions
Cast
Dustin Hoffman
as Willy Loman
Kate Reid
as Linda Loman
John Malkovich
as Biff Loman
Stephen Lang
as Harold 'Happy' Loman
Charles Durning
as Charley
Louis Zorich
as Ben Loman
David Chandler
as Bernard
Jon Polito
as Howard
Kathryn Rossetter
as Woman from Boston
Tom Signorelli
as Stanley
Linda Kozlowski
as Miss Forsythe
Karen Needle
as Letta
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
2h 16m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
Punch Productions • Roxbury Productions • Neue Bioskop Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Death of a Salesman?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Death of a Salesman (1985).
What is Death of a Salesman about?▼
Willy Loman, an aging, failing salesman, struggles to accept reality and his failure to achieve the American Dream.
Who directed Death of a Salesman?▼
Death of a Salesman was directed by Volker Schlöndorff and released in 1985. It is a drama, tv movie film.
How long is Death of a Salesman?▼
Death of a Salesman has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).
Who stars in Death of a Salesman?▼
The cast of Death of a Salesman includes Dustin Hoffman as Willy Loman, Kate Reid as Linda Loman, John Malkovich as Biff Loman, Stephen Lang as Harold 'Happy' Loman, Charles Durning as Charley and more.
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