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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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 7, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Segal
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Miller
- Original Score
- Robert Drasnin
- Original Title
- Death of a Salesman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- CBS, Broadway Theatre Archive
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Segal
Arthur Miller
Robert Drasnin
James E. Brady
Daniel Melnick, David Susskind
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Segal
Director
Arthur Miller
Writer
Daniel Melnick
Producer
David Susskind
Producer
Robert Drasnin
Original Music Composer
James E. Brady
Editor
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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 Alex Segal.
Who stars in Death of a Salesman?
The principal cast of Death of a Salesman includes Lee J. Cobb, Mildred Dunnock, Stanley Adams, Edward Andrews, Albert Dekker.
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 Robert Drasnin.