Characters & Themes
Death of a Salesman (1966) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1966 · 100 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Alex Segal
- Starring
- Lee J. Cobb, George Segal, Mildred Dunnock, Gene Wilder, Albert Dekker, James Farentino
Willy Loman, an aging salesman, confronts a crisis after being fired, forcing him to reassess his fading career and strained relationships. He strives to reconcile with his devoted wife Linda and his conflicted sons, Biff and Happy, while grappling with his own disappointments. His debts and memories of past success intensify the pressure.
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