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Death of a Salesman (1951 film)
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Death of a Salesman is a 1951 film about an over-the-hill salesman who faces a personal turning point when he loses his job and attempts to make peace with his family.
Directed by László Benedek. Written by Stanley Roberts, based on the play by Arthur Miller.
Willy Loman
That's just what I mean, Bernard can get the best marks in school, y'understand, but when he gets out in the business world, y'understand, you are going to be five times ahead of him. That's why I thank Almighty God you're both built like Adonises. Because the man who makes an appearance in the business world, the man who creates personal interest, is the man who gets ahead. Be liked and you will never want. You take me for instance, I never have to wait in line to see a buyer. 'Willy Loman is here!' That's all they have to know, and I go right through.
Linda Loman
Attention must finally be paid to such a man. He's not to be allowed to fall into his grave like an old dog.
Charley
A salesman is somebody way up there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine...
Cast
Fredric March - Willy Loman
Mildred Dunnock - Linda Loman
Kevin McCarthy - Biff Loman
Cameron Mitchell - Happy Loman
Howard Smith - Charley
Royal Beal - Ben
Don Keefer - Bernard
Jesse White - Stanley
Claire Carleton - Miss Francis
David Alpert - Howard Wagner
External links
0043458 Death of a Salesman
10005017-death_of_a_salesman Death of a Salesman
Category:Films based on plays
Category:1951 American films
Category:1951 English-language films
Category:American drama films
Category:Films set in Brooklyn