Death of a Salesman
Synopsis
Willy Loman is an over-the-hill salesman who faces a personal turning point when he loses his job and attempts to make peace with his family: Willy's long-suffering wife Linda, and Biff and Happy, his troubled sons and his life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Cooke
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Miller
- Original Score
- Herbert Chappell
- Original Title
- Death of a Salesman
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Cooke
Arthur Miller
Herbert Chappell
Cedric Messina
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Cooke
Director
Cedric Messina
Producer
Herbert Chappell
Original Music Composer
Fanny Taylor
Production Design
Arthur Miller
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death of a Salesman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Death of a Salesman about?
Willy Loman is an over-the-hill salesman who faces a personal turning point when he loses his job and attempts to make peace with his family: Willy's long-suffering wife Linda, and Biff and Happy, his troubled sons and his life.
Who directed Death of a Salesman?
Death of a Salesman was directed by Alan Cooke.
Who stars in Death of a Salesman?
The principal cast of Death of a Salesman includes Rod Steiger, Betsy Blair, Joss Ackland, Tony Bill, Kenneth J. Warren.
When was Death of a Salesman released and how long is it?
Death of a Salesman was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Death of a Salesman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death of a Salesman was composed by Herbert Chappell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Death of a Salesman?
Death of a Salesman holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).