Drama · United States of America · 1951 · 1h 55m

Death of a Salesman

Death of a Salesman poster
Director
László Benedek
Cast
Fredric March as Willy Loman Mildred Dunnock as Linda Loman Kevin McCarthy as Biff Loman Cameron Mitchell as Happy Loman Howard Smith as Charley Royal Beal as Ben
Crew
Franz Planer — Director of Photography Harry Gerstad — Editor William A. Lyon — Editor Alex North — Original Music Composer Stanley Roberts — Screenplay Stanley Kramer — Producer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

Willy Loman, an aging, failing salesman, struggles to accept reality and his failure to achieve the American Dream.

Mood & Themes
salesman
Key Collaborators
László Benedek Director Franz Planer Director of Photography Harry Gerstad Editor William A. Lyon Editor Alex North Original Music Composer Stanley Roberts Screenplay Stanley Kramer Producer Rudolph Sternad Production Design
Follow the Thread

László Benedek directed Death of a Salesman. Explore their complete filmography and the collaborators who shaped their vision.

László Benedek's filmography → More Drama → Franz Planer's cinematography →
Agent-readable