Death of a Salesman is one of my favorite plays / movies/ "books". Every version is very worthwhile to watch. This one has an interesting and surprising cast - Wilder, Kopell, etc. The only one I have a "problem" with is Cobb himself. I just have a real hard time seeing Cobb as a successful salesman. I can't see him as the smiling, kiss-up-to-make-a-sale type. No doubt, he was an excellent actor and I do like this version of the play. But, I still find myself not quite believing Cobb as Loman.
The other version I'm most familiar with is the TV play with Dustin Hoffman as Loman. Although he takes the characterization a bit too far the other way, I find it more believable (though this cast in total is better). In any case, seeing different versions of this excellent play is always worth the time.
The other version I'm most familiar with is the TV play with Dustin Hoffman as Loman. Although he takes the characterization a bit too far the other way, I find it more believable (though this cast in total is better). In any case, seeing different versions of this excellent play is always worth the time.