An aging traveling salesman recognizes the emptiness of his life and tries to fix it.An aging traveling salesman recognizes the emptiness of his life and tries to fix it.An aging traveling salesman recognizes the emptiness of his life and tries to fix it.
- Won 3 Primetime Emmys
- 7 wins & 12 nominations total
David Chandler
- Bernard
- (as David S. Chandler)
Kathryn Rossetter
- Woman from Boston
- (as Kathy Rossetter)
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- TriviaDustin Hoffman called this his favorite acting experience.
- GoofsWhen Willy comes out of his flashback in the bathroom of Frank's Chop House, the close up shot shows a drink on the toilet seat. When the shot shifts behind the entering waiter, the drink is gone.
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Biff Loman: I run out of that building and I see... the sky. I see all the things I love in this world. The work, the food, the time to sit and smoke. And I look at this pen and I ask myself, "What the hell am I grabbing this thing for? Why am I trying to become something I don't wanna become when all I want is out there waiting for me the minute I say I know who I am?"
- ConnectionsFeatured in American Masters: Arthur Miller: Private Conversations (1985)
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One can empathize
Superb portrayal of tragic characters. One can sense the futility, frustration, and disappointment of Loman. As we age and our faculties deteriorate along with unrealized dreams, it is easy to grasp for hope even where none exists and transfer our aspirations to the next generation only to have them carry your faults and failings in addition to their own. Profoundly sad but unfortunately that is the reality for countless billions of the human race. 8/10.
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- perfectbond
- Nov 16, 2003
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