Death of a Salesman

Death of a Salesman (German: Tod eines Handlungsreisenden) is a 1985 CBS made for television film directed by Volker Schlöndorff, based on the 1949 play of the same name by Arthur Miller. It stars Dustin Hoffman, Kate Reid, John Malkovich, Stephen Lang and Charles Durning. The film follows the script of the 1949 play almost exactly.
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Initial release date:

  • 1985

Directed by:

Rating:

PG (USA)

Runtime:

  • 2 h 15 min

Also known as:

  • Death of a Salesman (1985 TV Film),
  • Tod eines Handlungsreisenden,
  • Death Of A Salesman

Film

Directed by

Volker Schlöndorff

Volker Schlöndorff (born 31 March 1939) is a Berlin-based German filmmaker who has worked in Germany, France and the United States. He was a prominent member of the New German Cinema of the late 60s and early 70s, which also included Werner Herzog, Wim Wenders and Rainer Werner Fassbinder. He won...

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Release date(s):

  • 1985

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Runtime:

  • 2 h 15 min
  • 2 h 10 min
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Adapted From

Death of a Salesman

Death of a Salesman is a 1949 play written by American playwright Arthur Miller. It was the recipient of the 1949 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Play. The play premiered on Broadway in February 1949, running for 742 performances, and has been revived on Broadway four times. Willy...

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Awards

Award Nominations:

Year Award Award Nominee Notes/Description
  • 1986
  • 1986
  • 1986
  • 1986
  • 1986
  • 1986
  • 1986
  • 2001
  • Role: Linda Loman
  • 1986
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Awards Won:

Year Award Award Winner Notes/Description
  • 1986
  • 1986
  • 1986
  • Role: Willy Loman
  • 1986
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