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Death of a Salesman (1979): Cast

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Death of a Salesman is a 1979 drama directed by Bo Widerberg, starring Carl-Gustaf Lindstedt as Willy Loman, Birgitta Valberg and Börje Ahlstedt. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes.

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Death of a Salesman (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 6m (126 min)
Director
Bo Widerberg
Genre
Drama
Original language
Swedish
Studio
SVT
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Death of a Salesman About?

The premise of Death of a Salesman without spoilers.

Willy Loman, an aging salesman past his prime, confronts a crisis after being fired. As his career crumbles, he strives to mend strained relationships with his long‑suffering wife Linda and his two troubled sons, Biff and Happy, while grappling with the disappointment of his own life.

Death of a Salesman Themes & Keywords

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  • swedish tv theater
  • pulitzer prize source
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

Death of a Salesman Cast & Characters

Carl-Gustaf Lindstedt leads the cast as Willy Loman, with Birgitta Valberg as Linda Loman and Börje Ahlstedt as Biff. Directed by Bo Widerberg; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Bo Widerberg

More films directed by Bo Widerberg: All Things Fair, The Serpent’s Way, The Man from Majorca and Victoria.

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Death of a Salesman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Death of a Salesman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Death of a Salesman?

Death of a Salesman runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).

When was Death of a Salesman released?

Death of a Salesman was released on November 28, 1979.

Who directed Death of a Salesman?

Death of a Salesman was directed by Bo Widerberg.

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Who is in the cast of Death of a Salesman?

Death of a Salesman stars Carl-Gustaf Lindstedt as Willy Loman, Birgitta Valberg as Linda Loman and Börje Ahlstedt as Biff, among 12 credited actors.

Does Death of a Salesman have a post-credit scene?

No. Death of a Salesman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Death of a Salesman in?

The original language of Death of a Salesman is Swedish.

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