
Death of a Salesman
One mistake... seen by his sons... unleashes... in the overwhelming power... the greatest drama of our day!
Directed by László Benedek
Produced by Stanley Kramer Productions, Columbia Pictures
A devastating psychological portrait of a man's collapse under the weight of unfulfilled ambition and self-delusion, centered on family bonds fractured by failure.
Willy Loman, an aging, failing salesman, struggles to accept reality and his failure to achieve the American Dream.
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Is Death of a Salesman sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of films.
Does Death of a Salesman end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is Death of a Salesman violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Death of a Salesman easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Death of a Salesman scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
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Like Death of a Salesman, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


























































