Death of a Salesman

PG
2h 10m
1985
6.9 /10 (174)

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.

Country : Germany, United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1985-08-16

Top Billed Cast

Dustin Hoffman

Willy Loman

Kate Reid

Linda Loman

John Malkovich

Biff Loman

Stephen Lang

Harold 'Happy' Loman

Charles Durning

Charley

Louis Zorich

Ben Loman

David Chandler

Bernard

Jon Polito

Howard

Kathryn Rossetter

Woman from Boston

Tom Signorelli

Stanley

Linda Kozlowski

Miss Forsythe

Karen Needle

Letta

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