Death of a Salesman (1951)

12/20/1951 1h 55m

One mistake... seen by his sons... unleashes... in the overwhelming power... the greatest drama of our day!

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Overview

Willy Loman is an aging salesman who was recently fired from his job. Dealing with feelings of failure, Willy begins to relive events from the past that involve his older son, Biff, and his wife, Linda. Willy tries to learn from past mistakes and works to make amends with his family, but his biggest struggle is to make peace with himself over a failed dream of financial success.

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Cast Ages at Release

Fredric March

as Willy Loman

Born 08/31/1897

Died 04/15/1975, age

Mildred Dunnock

as Linda Loman

Born 01/25/1901

Died 07/05/1991, age

Kevin McCarthy

as Biff Loman

Born 02/15/1914

Died 09/11/2010, age

Cameron Mitchell

as Happy Loman

Born 11/04/1918

Died 07/06/1994, age

Jeanne Bates

as Mother (uncredited)

Born 05/20/1918

Died 11/28/2007, age

Elisabeth Fraser

as Miss Forsythe (uncredited)

Born 01/08/1920

Died 05/05/2005, age