Death of a Salesman
“Its passion cannot be overstated. Its power must not be overlooked.”
Synopsis
Willy Loman, an aging, failing salesman, struggles to accept reality and his failure to achieve the American Dream.
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DEATH OF A SALESMAN Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 16, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Volker Schlöndorff
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Miller
- Original Score
- Alex North
- Original Title
- Death of a Salesman
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Studios
- Punch Productions, Roxbury Productions, Neue Bioskop Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Volker Schlöndorff
Arthur Miller
Alex North
Michael Ballhaus
David Ray, Mark Burns
Robert F. Colesberry
Department Leadership Roster
Volker Schlöndorff
Director
Alex North
Original Music Composer
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
David Ray
Editor
Mark Burns
Editor
Robert F. Colesberry
Producer
Ruth Morley
Costume Design
Tony Walton
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death of a Salesman
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What is Death of a Salesman about?
Willy Loman, an aging, failing salesman, struggles to accept reality and his failure to achieve the American Dream.
Who directed Death of a Salesman?
Death of a Salesman was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.
Who stars in Death of a Salesman?
The principal cast of Death of a Salesman includes Dustin Hoffman, Kate Reid, John Malkovich, Stephen Lang, Charles Durning.
When was Death of a Salesman released and how long is it?
Death of a Salesman was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Death of a Salesman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death of a Salesman was composed by Alex North.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Death of a Salesman?
Death of a Salesman holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).