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Salesman (1969)

"The best seller and the world."

7.119691h 30mEN
Documentary

Directed by David Maysles

Rating

7.1/10

Runtime

1h 30m

Language

EN

Release

April 17, 1969

Director

David Maysles

Official Trailer

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Overview

This documentary from Albert and David Maysles follows the bitter rivalry of four door-to-door salesmen working for the Mid-American Bible Company: Paul "The Badger" Brennan, Charles "The Gipper" McDevitt, James "The Rabbit" Baker and Raymond "The Bull" Martos. Times are tough for this hard-living q...

Cast

Paul Brennan

Paul Brennan

Himself - 'The Badger'

Charles McDevitt

Charles McDevitt

Himself - 'The Gipper'

James Baker

James Baker

Himself - 'The Rabbit'

Raymond Martos

Raymond Martos

Himself - 'The Bull'

Melbourne I. Feltman

Melbourne I. Feltman

Margaret McCarron

Margaret McCarron

Kennie Turner

Kennie Turner

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Salesman (1969), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

This documentary from Albert and David Maysles follows the bitter rivalry of four door-to-door salesmen working for the Mid-American Bible Company: Paul "The Badger" Brennan, Charles "The Gipper" McDevitt, James "The Rabbit" Baker and Raymond "The Bull" Martos. Times are tough for this hard-living quartet, who spend their days traveling through small-town America, trying their best to peddle gold-leaf Bibles to an apathetic crowd of lower-middle-class housewives and elderly couples.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Salesman. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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