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Death of a Salesman (1985)
Director: Volker Schlöndorff
Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Kate Reid, John Malkovich, Stephen Lang
Runtime136 min
RatingPG
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Willy Loman, an aging, failing salesman, struggles to accept reality and his failure to achieve the American Dream.
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This 1985 TV movie adaptation of Arthur Miller's classic play 'Death of a Salesman' directed by Volker Schlöndorff is considered a critically acclaimed interpretation, capturing the emotional turmoil of an aging salesman struggling to come to terms with his failures. Though not widely seen by general audiences, it received several Emmy nominations, including for Outstanding Made for Television Movie.
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Death of a Salesman is a 1985 American made-for-television film adaptation of the 1949 play by Arthur Miller. The film is directed by Volker Schlöndorff, and stars Dustin Hoffman, Kate Reid, John Malkovich, Stephen Lang and Charles Durning. The film follows the script of the 1949 play, with only minor differences, and premiered on CBS September 15, 1985. The film earned ten Emmy nominations at the 38th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony, and four Golden Globe nominations at the 43rd Golden Globe Awards ceremony, winning three and one, respectively.
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