What is Death of a Salesman?
Death of a Salesman is a drama film released in the United States on August 16, 1985. The film has a runtime of two hours and sixteen minutes, carries a PG rating, and is classified as a television movie.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1985
- Release date
- Aug 16, 1985
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10
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Death of a Salesman is a drama film released in the United States on August 16, 1985. The film has a runtime of two hours and sixteen minutes, carries a PG rating, and is classified as a television movie. The story centers on Willy Loman, who is an aging and failing salesman. As the narrative unfolds, he struggles to accept reality as well as his failure to achieve the American Dream. The production is associated with the drama genre and is documented in film databases. Additional references to the title appear in contexts involving theatrical productions, cast listings, and separate short film works, but the 1985 release remains a distinct television movie project. Viewers and databases categorize the film primarily under drama. The core plot revolves entirely around the central character's inability to come to terms with his personal and professional shortcomings while pursuing the ideals associated with the American Dream.
Should you watch it?
“An aging salesman confronts the painful reality of his life and his failed American Dream.”
- Features a celebrated performance by Dustin Hoffman as Willy Loman.
- Directed by Volker Schlöndorff as an adaptation of Arthur Miller's classic play.
- Includes a notable ensemble cast featuring John Malkovich and Stephen Lang.
- The heavy dramatic tone and subject matter may feel emotionally taxing for some viewers.
Watch it if you appreciate intense, character-driven dramas adapted from seminal twentieth-century American literature.
This television film maintains a somber, deliberate pace and explores mature themes of failure and disillusionment.
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Where can I stream this film?
The film is available to rent or buy on various digital platforms.
Is this film worth watching?
It is considered a significant adaptation of Arthur Miller's play, featuring highly regarded performances from its lead cast.
How long is the film?
The film has a total runtime of two hours and sixteen minutes.
Is this a series or a standalone film?
This is a standalone television film rather than an episodic series.
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