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Death of a Salesman (1985) TV Special vs Book
TV special · 1985 · Directed by Volker Schlöndorff · Starring Dustin Hoffman, John Malkovich, Kate Reid
Death of a Salesman (1985) TV Special: Cast and Details
An aging salesman faces the end of his career and the problems of his sons.
Book vs TV Special: How Close Is It?
Very close to the bookThis televised version of the stage production keeps the play almost whole.
Read or watch first?
Read the play first, then watch the film.
What the book gives you
Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller
A short but heavy read about work, pride and family. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1949.
Who will like it: Readers who want a short, powerful modern classic.