Death of a Salesman (2000 film)

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Death of a Salesman
Based on Death of a Salesman
1949 play
by Arthur Miller
Written by Arthur Miller
Directed by Kirk Browning
StarringBrian Dennehy
Elizabeth Franz
Ron Eldard
Music byRichard Woodbury
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersPatricia Clifford
Brian Dennehy
ProducerMarc Bauman
Cinematography Inge Morath
Joan Marcus
Eric Exit
Running time175 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network Showtime
ReleaseJanuary 9, 2000 (2000-01-09)

Death of a Salesman is a 2000 American made-for-television film adaptation of the 1949 play of the same name by Arthur Miller and directed by Kirk Browning. The film stars American actor Brian Dennehy (who won a Golden Globe Award at the 58th Golden Globe Awards for his performance) as Willy Loman (the Salesman). The film earned two nominations at both the 7th Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2001 and the 52nd Primetime Emmy Awards in 2000.

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Plot

Cast

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominee(s)ResultRef.
2000
Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie Brian Dennehy Nominated [1]
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie Elizabeth Franz Nominated
2001
Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television or Miniseries Kirk Browning Nominated [2]
Golden Globe Awards Best Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television Brian DennehyWon [3]
Producers Guild of America Awards David L. Wolper Award for Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television Won [4]
Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie Brian DennehyWon [5]
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie Elizabeth FranzNominated

References

  1. "Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman". Emmys.com. Academy of Television Arts & Sciences . Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  2. "53rd DGA Awards". Directors Guild of America Awards . Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  3. "Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman – Golden Globes". Golden Globe Awards . Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  4. McNary, Dave (January 10, 2001). "PGA Golden Laurel noms come of age". Variety. Archived from the original on September 22, 2017. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
  5. "The 7th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards". Screen Actors Guild Awards . January 29, 2002. Retrieved July 12, 2023.