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Death of a Salesman (1996): Cast

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Death of a Salesman is a 1996 drama directed by David Thacker, starring Warren Mitchell as Willy Loman, Rosemary Harris and Iain Glen. It runs 2 hours 16 minutes.

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Death of a Salesman (1996) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
2h 16m (136 min)
Director
David Thacker
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
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, confronts a crisis after being fired, forcing him to grapple with his dwindling self‑esteem and strained relationships. He seeks reconciliation with his devoted wife Linda and his conflicted sons, Biff and Happy, while reflecting on the choices that have defined his life.

Death of a Salesman Themes & Keywords

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  • salesman
  • american dream
  • father son relationship
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Cast & crew

Death of a Salesman Cast & Characters

Warren Mitchell leads the cast as Willy Loman, with Rosemary Harris as Linda and Iain Glen as Biff. Directed by David Thacker; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from David Thacker

More films directed by David Thacker: The Mayor of Casterbridge, The Scold’s Bridle, Measure for Measure and A Doll’s House.

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FAQ

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

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

How long is Death of a Salesman?

Death of a Salesman runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).

When was Death of a Salesman released?

Death of a Salesman was released in 1996.

Who directed Death of a Salesman?

Death of a Salesman was directed by David Thacker.

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Who is in the cast of Death of a Salesman?

Death of a Salesman stars Warren Mitchell as Willy Loman, Rosemary Harris as Linda and Iain Glen as Biff, among 13 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.

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