Der Tod eines Handlungsreisenden
Synopsis
Willy Loman, a 63-year-old traveling salesman, returns home late at night, exhausted from one of his sales trips, and tells his worried wife, Linda, that he is dead tired and almost fell asleep on the road. The couple is visited by their now-adult sons, 34-year-old Biff and his younger brother Harold, known as Happy. Loman complains to his wife, especially about Biff, who, in his opinion, isn’t doing enough to succeed in his career.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 3, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerhard Klingenberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerhard Klingenberg, Arthur Miller
- Original Title
- Der Tod eines Handlungsreisenden
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerhard Klingenberg
Gerhard Klingenberg, Arthur Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Gerhard Klingenberg
Director
Gerhard Klingenberg
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is Der Tod eines Handlungsreisenden about?
Willy Loman, a 63-year-old traveling salesman, returns home late at night, exhausted from one of his sales trips, and tells his worried wife, Linda, that he is dead tired and almost fell asleep on the road. The couple is visited by their now-adult sons, 34-year-old Biff and his younger brother Harold, known as Happy. Loman complains to his wife, especially about Biff, who, in his opinion, isn’t doing enough to succeed in his career.
Who directed Der Tod eines Handlungsreisenden?
Der Tod eines Handlungsreisenden was directed by Gerhard Klingenberg.
Who stars in Der Tod eines Handlungsreisenden?
The principal cast of Der Tod eines Handlungsreisenden includes Heinz Rühmann, Käthe Gold, Christoph Bantzer, Peter Thom, Rolf Henniger.
When was Der Tod eines Handlungsreisenden released and how long is it?
Der Tod eines Handlungsreisenden was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Der Tod eines Handlungsreisenden?
Der Tod eines Handlungsreisenden holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).