Death of a Salesman (1951 film)

Death of a Salesman
Theatrical release poster
Directed byLászló Benedek
Screenplay byStanley Roberts
Based onDeath of a Salesman
by Arthur Miller
Produced byStanley Kramer
Starring
CinematographyFranz Planer
Edited by
Music byAlex North
Production
company
Release date
  • December 20, 1951 (1951-12-20)
Running time
115 minutes[2]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$1.2 million (US rental)[3]

Death of a Salesman is a 1951 American drama film adapted from the 1949 play of the same name by Arthur Miller. It was directed by László Benedek and written for the screen by Stanley Roberts. The film received many honors, including four Golden Globe Awards, the Volpi Cup and five Oscar nominations. Alex North, who wrote the music for the Broadway production, was one of the five Academy Award nominees for the film's musical score.[4]

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  3. ^ 'Top Box-Office Hits of 1952', Variety, January 7, 1953
  4. ^ "Alex North, a Film Composer, 80; Had 40-Year Hollywood Career". The New York Times. September 11, 2001. Retrieved March 13, 2009.